Fiscal Cliff Agreement- "This 11th-hour negotiation is no way to run a country, but I voted for this agreement because it protects 99 percent of Americans from a tax increase, permanently protects tens of thousands of farmers and family businesses from having to pay the estate tax upon the death of a loved one, and permanently fixes the alternative minimum tax to protect some 30 million households a year from having to pay it. I am also pleased that this agreement reinstates the pay freeze for members of Congress. Now, it is time for the president to get serious about spending cuts and entitlement reforms, and I look forward to enacting significant measures in the coming weeks that will reduce our debt." -- U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson
“This Week with George Stephanopoulos” – On Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, Johnny appeared on “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” on ABC to discuss national security, the fiscal cliff and the Newtown, Conn., school shootings. watch the appearance
Benghazi Investigation - The report from the Accountability Review Board was released last week and it showed a failure in the chain of command at the State Department and that the Department failed in its duty to protect our ambassador and Americans serving in Benghazi. Johnny appeared on CNN on Dec. 20, 2012, about the report’s findings.
Johnny Takes President to Task – Johnny voiced dismay on the Senate floor on Monday over President Obama holding a press conference to deliver an antagonistic, condescending message to Congress and specifically to Republicans with whom he was negotiating. watch here
Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Isakson Statement on Fiscal Cliff Agreement
"This 11th-hour negotiation is no way to run a country, but I voted for this agreement because it protects 99 percent of Americans from a tax increase, permanently protects tens of thousands of farmers and family businesses from having to pay the estate tax upon the death of a loved one, and permanently fixes the alternative minimum tax to protect some 30 million households a year from having to pay it. I am also pleased that this agreement reinstates the pay freeze for members of Congress. Now, it is time for the president to get serious about spending cuts and entitlement reforms, and I look forward to enacting significant measures in the coming weeks that will reduce our debt." read the story --------------------------------------
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Isakson Statement on the Passing of Sen. Inouye
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and colleague, Daniel Inouye. The people of Hawaii and our nation have lost a war hero and public servant who served our country though many important events in our history. Few have contributed more to our country than Daniel Inouye. He was a great American who will be sorely missed. I send my condolences to his wife, Irene, his son, Daniel, and his entire family.” read the story --------------------------------------
December 14, 2012 Isakson Statement on Shooting Tragedy in Connecticut
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today made the following statement following the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut: read the story -------------------------------------- December 11, 2012 Isakson Statement on Ambassador Lyman read the story -------------------------------------- December 7, 2012 Chambliss, Isakson to Obama: Congress Will Not Cede Authority Over Debt Ceiling to White House read the story -------------------------------------- December 4, 2012 Wyden, Isakson Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Morsi to Crack Down on Arms Smuggling into Gaza read the story --------------------------------------
November 16, 2012 Isakson Urges Administration to Heed Fed Chairman’s Warning: Don’t Cripple Housing Recovery With ‘Overly Tight Lending Standards’ read the story
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