Speeches

Rep. Johnson: GSA Trump Hotel Lease Unconstitutional

July 12, 2017 Speech

STATEMENT OF
THE HONORABLE HANK JOHNSON
RANKING MEMBER, SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

“IMPLEMENTING THE FEDERAL ASSETS SALE AND TRANSFER ACT (FASTA): MAXIMIZING TAXPAYER RETURNS AND REDUCING WASTE IN REAL ESTATE”

JULY 12, 2017

Issues:

Transportation & Infrastructure, Consumer Protection, Justice, Civil Liberties, & Government Accountability

Congressional Art Competition Reception, Saturday, 13 May 2017

May 19, 2017 Speech

Good morning!

We are here again and I must say that I am extremely excited about this year’s competition. That’s not to discount any of the previous competitions but this competition has some truly special pieces.

Rep. Johnson addresses the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee in 1st meeting for 115th Congress

February 3, 2017 Speech

Good morning Chairman Shuster and Ranking Member DeFazio.

Issues:

Transportation & Infrastructure

DeKalb County Veterans Day Program, Friday, 4 November 2016

December 16, 2016 Speech

DeKalb County Veterans Day Program, Friday, 4 November 2016, 11 AM

Thank you Lee for that kind introduction, and thank you to the DeKalb Veterans Advisory Board for inviting me here this morning.

Issues:

Armed Services and Veterans Affairs

Rep. Johnson's statement on “Treating the Opioid Epidemic: The State of Competition in the Markets for Addiction Medicine” RRCAL

September 23, 2016 Speech

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Today’s hearing is an important and welcome opportunity to discuss drug price competition in the market for treating opioid addiction.

Opioid addiction is a devastating public-health emergency in many of our communities.

Issues:

Consumer Protection, Justice, Civil Liberties, & Government Accountability

Rep. Johnson praises U.S. AG Lynch

July 12, 2016 Speech

Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee Regulatory Reform and Commercial Antitrust Law (RRCAL), gave the following speech during a full Judiciary hearing with U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch.

Issues:

Justice, Civil Liberties, & Government Accountability

Perimeter Business Alliance Luncheon, Oct, 17, 2014 | Villa Christina

March 5, 2015 Speech

By now we have all heard the news of the tragic loss of Governor Deal’s staffer, Mack Burgess in an accident earlier this week. Toby Carr and many others are attending his funeral today, which necessitated a change in the program. Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends.

Issues:

Economy and Jobs

Rep. Johnson delivers "I Can't Breathe" speech on House floor

March 5, 2015 Speech

Black men and boys killed by police.

I can't breathe

Impunity for the killers - no justice, no peace.

I can't breathe

Militarized police met peaceful protesters on their knees.

I can't breathe.

Weapons of war - a show of force on our streets.

I can't breathe.

Issues:

Justice, Civil Liberties, & Government Accountability

11th Annual GALEO Power Breakfast, Friday, May 18, 2014 @ Hilton Atlanta in Norcross, GA

March 5, 2015 Speech

Good morning everyone, I’m Congressman Hank Johnson.

Jerry, it has been such a pleasure working with you and all the members of GALEO.

You are a great organization that is making a huge difference.

You’re doing important work that must continue and grow!