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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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May 14, 2019

Texas now leads the United States in installed wind energy capacity, with over 24 gigawatts of wind energy.

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May 14, 2019

We really can make investments that are both good for the environment and for the economy.

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May 14, 2019

the two most valuable renewable energy resources--solar energy and wind energy--are very important.

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Sep 26, 2018

I want to salute ACOG for the work that they are doing in conjunction with AIM.

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Sep 26, 2018

But what I am clear about is that she was not seen or valued as human.

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Sep 26, 2018

We have an opportunity to do something, here and now, to send a loud, definitive message to this country that women and babies matter.

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Sep 26, 2018

we have got to have a fundamental standard of care that is not just a suggestion as AIM

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Sep 26, 2018

You owe an explanation to my boys. You owe Tara Hansen's son an explanation.

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Sep 26, 2018

We cannot address this issue without head-on facing the way that it is disproportionately and horrifyingly affecting African American mothers.

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Sep 26, 2018

this was not a medical tragedy, this was a medical catastrophe meaning that everything that could have gone wrong did go wrong.

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Sep 26, 2018

I think that the astronomical C-section rates are something that needs to be examined.

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May 15, 2018

This is a very big deal and we need to get it right.

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May 15, 2018

Are they doing it as a service to the Government? Are they taking extra time to do it? Or is it something that adds value to their bottom line?

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May 15, 2018

I think the answer to that is that continuous process, and it should include those two departments that I have mentioned.

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May 15, 2018

companies will need to have certainty that going into talk to the Government about what they are worried about doesn't come back and hit them.

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May 15, 2018

I think we need to urgently start that process. And all the pieces are in place now, we know a lot more about what needs to be done.

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May 15, 2018

I think the executive branch is already taking steps in that direction.

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May 15, 2018

the next step beyond the tactical real-time information sharing of the Cyber Information Sharing Act is a more deliberative, in many cases, human interface about longer term strategic threats.

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May 15, 2018

I think a country-of-origin ban of any kind is too blunt of an instrument, and it is not necessarily feasible.

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May 15, 2018

I was very surprised and, frankly, concerned by the President's comments recently...

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Apr 26, 2016

Mr. President, I have given my PowerPoint presentation to 17,000 Wisconsinites in audiences about this large.

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Mar 7, 2016

The passing of Nancy Reagan is an important reminder. That campaign actually worked.

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Mar 7, 2016

We want to work with you, in terms of what Senator McCain was talking about, with consulates, so that refugees and asylum-seekers can do that within Central America, rather than make the dangerous journey.

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Nov 18, 2015

the responsibility is mine, but I can use the help--educate people about what this program is and why we do it

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Sep 28, 2015

There is quite an imperative for China to deal with the problems of pollution.

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