He would walk up to my house; it was about a mile, uphill, he would come in and he would take a break. He’d have a cup of water and check in on whoever was there. Johnny Isakson More Quotes by Johnny Isakson More Quotes From Johnny Isakson In the real estate business you learn more about people, and you learn more about community issues, you learn more about life, you learn more about the impact of government, probably than any other profession that I know of. Johnny Isakson impact government real Well, the truth is always what should be told. And the truth and the knowledge of the truth is what everybody should represent, regardless of the consequences of doing it. Johnny Isakson truth-is wells should Every state in America has an end of life directive or durable power of attorney provision. For the peace of mind of your children and your spouse as well as the comfort of knowing the government won't make these decisions, it's a very popular thing. Just not everybody's aware of it. Johnny Isakson knowing children america I've done everything I can as a United States Senator to educate myself on the carbon issue and the climate change issue. Johnny Isakson issues united-states climate Sequestration was not designed to be anyone's ideal method for getting our hands around government spending, and it certainly isn't mine. Johnny Isakson spending government hands I make it a point to go home every weekend so I can meet with Georgians and hear from them directly. Johnny Isakson georgians weekend home Commercial real estate always trails residential, and as residential growth flourishes, shopping centers flourish and service the communities, and jobs come out. Johnny Isakson shopping real jobs We must do a better job of educating all drivers to be safer on the road. Johnny Isakson better-jobs drivers jobs You ought to dialogue first before you start throwing spears. And I think the U.N. provides an opportunity for dialogue. Johnny Isakson opportunity firsts thinking We're at war against the ultimate evil in the world, and We're going to win. Johnny Isakson evil winning war The people of Iraq are grateful for what the people of the United States of America and our armed forces and our coalition forces are giving them the opportunity to do. Johnny Isakson iraq grateful opportunity I heard someone in opposition to reform last night criticize the president for saying it's their money. They said it's not their money; it's my mother's money. Well that's what's wrong with the system. Johnny Isakson president mother night You know they say the most dangerous person of the world is a member of the United States Congress just home from a three-day fact-finding trip. Johnny Isakson united-states home pregnancy You know, if you didn't pay close attention, you'd think we were the only people in Iraq and the only people fighting the terrorists. Johnny Isakson iraq fighting thinking I do feel immigration will probably be dealt with as long as [the solution] doesn't provide amnesty ... Five years ago, all hell broke loose ... This year, I thought phones would ring off the hook again. They really haven't. I think everybody realizes we have a problem. Johnny Isakson phones years thinking Real estate sales was perfect training for the experience to go into public life because you learn to accept rejection, learn to meet new people, learn to work with people and find common ground. That's the way you sell houses... that's also the way you win over constituency. Johnny Isakson real winning people When you have 8,000 veterans a year committing suicide, then you have a serious problem. Johnny Isakson serious suicide years Let there be no reservation or doubt that I believe the Senate should vote on each and every judicial appointment made by the President of the United States and that no rule or procedure should ever stop the Senate from exercising its constitutional responsibility. Johnny Isakson responsibility exercise believe I am leaving a job I love because my health challenges are taking their toll on me, my family and my staff, with the mounting health challenges I am facing, I have concluded that I will not be able to do the job over the long term in the manner the citizens of Georgia deserve. It goes against every fiber of my being to leave in the middle of my Senate term, but I know it's the right thing to do on behalf of my state. Johnny Isakson politics While we have taken a number of steps to address and prevent veteran suicide, this weekends tragic deaths clearly indicate that we must do better. Johnny Isakson us
