Hank Johnson Quotes

• My fear is that the whole island will become so overly populated that it will tip over and capsize.

  Hank Johnson

  Stupid, Islands, Guam

  "Hank Johnson Worries Guam Could "Capsize" After Marine Buildup". www.cbsnews.com. April 1, 2010.

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• We need a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to control the so-called free speech rights of corporations.

  Hank Johnson

  Rights, Needs, Speech

  "Dem Rep. Hank Johnson: Amend Constitution to Restrict Freedom of Speech" by Eric Scheiner, www.cnsnews.com. November 29, 2012.

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• Because Social Security has not contributed to our debt, Americans should be skeptical of any politician who says that benefits Americans have earned must be reduced in order to address our national debt.

  Hank Johnson

  Order, Debt, Benefits

  "Social Security Is Not the Problem" by Rep. Hank Johnson, www.huffingtonpost.com. January 23, 2013.

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• The benefits and $174,000 per year salary that we get, we earn. It's not elaborate, it's just a bunch of poppycock that a lot of people have spread around trying to get us to hate our own government and our government representatives.

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  Hate, Government, Years

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• Most people seem unaware that corporate influence and wealth has taken over public policy, such that government policy now favors the wealthy few at the expense of the people.

  Hank Johnson

  Taken, Government, People

  "A Letter to My Ancestor: Frederick Douglass" by Rep. Hank Johnson, www.huffingtonpost.com. January 1, 2013.

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• Programs like food stamps, unemployment insurance, Medicaid, and job retraining help Americans get back on their feet when they are down and out and laid off through no fault of their own.

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  Jobs, Feet, Faults

  "Ryan Budget More Fuzzy Math and Magic Asterisks" by Rep. Hank Johnson, www.huffingtonpost.com. April 8, 2014.

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• Don't let proud get to your head, always humble yourself.

  Hank Johnson

  Humble, Proud, Be Humble

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• The rising costs of higher education coupled with the stress of paying student loans are putting increasing pressure on students.

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  Stress, Cost, Rising

  "Republican Obstructionism Leads to Doubling Student Loan Rates" by Rep. Hank Johnson, www.huffingtonpost.com. June 28, 2013.

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• Most Americans have parents or grandparents who immigrated to this country, and we know the hardships they faced, from learning the language to dealing with prejudice.

  Hank Johnson

  Country, Grandparent, Prejudice

  "Time Is Right for Comprehensive Immigration Reform" by Rep. Hank Johnson, www.huffingtonpost.com. April 10, 2013.

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• Social Security is not just another government spending program. It is a promise from generation to generation.

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  Government, Promise, Generations

  "Social Security Is Not the Problem" by Rep. Hank Johnson, www.huffingtonpost.com. January 23, 2013.

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• America deserves common sense immigration reform that reflects our interests and our values as Americans.

  Hank Johnson

  America, Common Sense, Immigration

  "Time Is Right for Comprehensive Immigration Reform" by Rep. Hank Johnson, www.huffingtonpost.com. April 10, 2013.

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• The military is a machine of war. Not a law enforcement agency.

  Hank Johnson

  Military, War, Agency

  "Reject Indefinite Detention; Defend the Constitution" by Rep. Hank Johnson, www.huffingtonpost.com. December 14, 2011.

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