COLUMBUS, Georgia, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2021: * * * Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson of Georgia. "Vivian and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend, Johnny Isakson. I had the privilege of working with him and sharing a friendship for many years -- first as colleagues in the Georgia Legislature and the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2021: * * * Former Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson tragically passed away. Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) paid tribute to this great Georgian. "Senator Isakson is one of the greatest Georgians to ever walk the halls of Congress. When you were with Senator Isakson, there was an inescapable sense that you were witnessing history. "I am proud to call Senator Isakson a mentor. Last year, I had the   more

STONECREST, Georgia, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: On Dec. 16 and Dec. 17, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), led a two-day tour across Georgia's Fourth Congressional District to tout the passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure law. "This new infrastructure law will create millions of good-paying union jobs with a once-in-a-century investment in rebuilding infrastructure in Georgia:   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2021: * * * Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. "Today, Georgia mourns the loss of a great statesman and stalwart public servant who for decades worked diligently across the aisle for the common good of our communities. "With decency and humility, U.S. Senator Johnny   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Richard Burr, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2021: * * * Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), released the following statement on the passing of former Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson. "Johnny Isakson was an accomplished statesman, a devoted husband and father, and a dear and loyal friend. He and I both arrived in the Senate in 2005 and worked together closely over the years. Johnny was someone who focused not on getting the credit, but on gett  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued this statement on the news that former Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. "Senator Isakson was a committed and respected conservative leader. "As both a cherished member of Congress and a veteran of the Georgia Air National Guard, Isakson embodied an unwavering pledge to public service. "I have worked with Senator Isakson f  more

BOISE, Dec. 20 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2021: * * * U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement upon the passing of former U.S. Senator for Georgia, Johnny Isakson. "Today, Vicki and I are mourning the loss of a colleague and our good friend, Johnny Isakson. "In the years we served together in the U.S. Senate, I came to know Johnny well. "He was a man of exceptional character who was devoted to his family, serving the peo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2021: * * * U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement on the passing of Senator Johnny Isakson. "I'm heartbroken to learn about the passing of my dear friend and former colleague Senator Johnny Isakson. "Above all else, Johnny was one of the kindest and most decent public servants to serve our country. He earned the reputation for being a highly effective statesman wit  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2021: * * * U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. "I have been an admirer of Johnny Isakson since I first heard him speak in Georgia in 1990. I remember thinking after that speech that he was mighty impressive and that he probably had a bright future ahead of him. "I'm glad that future allowed me to be   more