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Brandon Johnson

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Brandon Johnson is a Democratic politician from Illinois, currently serving as the Cook County Commissioner. He has been an advocate for social justice and equity, focusing on issues such as education, public safety, and community development. Johnson has been vocal about the importance of defending democracy and combating authoritarianism, often referencing the need for collective action to address systemic issues. His recent statements highlight his commitment to these principles and his engagement with the community on various pressing matters.

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Jun 22, 2021

If Congress is going to be asked to provide increased funding, it first will need to have confidence in NASA's initiatives.

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Jun 22, 2021

We need to know how long it will remain viably, structurally, and operationally.

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Jun 22, 2021

We need a clear plan for transitioning to what comes next.

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May 11, 2021

Just this week, the FDA extended an authorization for 12- to 15-year-olds to receive the Pfizer vaccine.

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May 11, 2021

These scientific achievements were a gift to the world, and they've already saved millions of lives, and they will save millions more.

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May 5, 2021

So, there has been zero accountability. There has been zero transparency, which adds insult to injury to families like mine.

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May 5, 2021

I think one of the key things that we have seen, particularly in the last year, around racial reckoning in this country is that we can't address this issue with kid gloves.

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May 5, 2021

the thing that she kept saying to me as I was getting increasingly frustrated and angry was, 'Baby, just please stay calm. Stay calm.'

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May 5, 2021

We shouldn't let bad actors, if it is bad doctors, bad police, bad anybody, they should be--they should be held accountable and removed from their positions.

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May 5, 2021

If and when we fix this for Black women we fix it for all mothers.

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May 5, 2021

My home state of Georgia is the most dangerous state in the country for pregnant Black women where the maternal mortality rate is double the national rate.

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Mar 29, 2021

We passed a bill, on Thursday, saying there is no -- or limited qualified immunity for violations of the Fourth Amendment, search and seizure, and the 14th Amendment saying you no longer have that right.

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Mar 29, 2021

Last week, the New York city council passed a bill that the mayor has said he will sign.

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Mar 17, 2021

we might have some questions that you might receive, and we really, really, really appreciate your input.

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Dec 9, 2020

I am not. I have a job to do, and my job is to protect democracy. And my job is also to question people when they come to our hearings, and that's what I was doing.

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Dec 9, 2020

This is just a warning to you Trumpers -- be careful. Walk lightly. We ain't playing with you. Enough of the shenanigans. Enough is enough, and for those of you who are soldiers, you know how to do it. Do it right. Be in order, make them…

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Jul 16, 2020

I certainly think it is very efficient with the proxy voting.

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Nov 6, 2019

These prosecutions are wrongheaded and they are a wrong use of our resources.

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Jun 25, 2019

we need to develop mechanisms to include these at every step of decisionmaking so that we ensure in complex social contexts where these tools are being used that they're safe and that the people most at risk of harm are protected.

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Jun 24, 2019

I do not think that TSA in this context should be allowed to inspect themselves or to judge their own competencies.

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Jun 24, 2019

Our screening at our U.S. airports is deplorable.

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Jun 18, 2019

That's why we must strengthen our investments in the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy, which supports research to address the environmental impacts of fossil fuels.

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Jun 18, 2019

I was proud to support the bipartisan Fossil Fuel Research and Development Act of 2018, which reauthorizes and expands these important research activities.

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Jun 18, 2019

Investing in research to reduce emissions from these important economic sectors is essential to meeting our climate change mitigation goals.

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