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113 quotes from Ron Johnson
“You guys bear a fair amount of responsibility.”
— Ron Johnson
September 14, 2022   •   Johnson blamed technology companies for suppressing discussion of COVID treatments. His claim that such moderation caused large numbers of preventable deaths is disputed and unsupported by established clinical evidence.
Senate Hearing / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“They ignored and sabotaged early treatment.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2022   •   Johnson's allegation concerning federal health officials. Clinical evidence did not support several treatments promoted by Johnson, including ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, as effective routine COVID therapies.
Newsmax / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“I was a huge supporter of Operation Warp Speed.”
— Ron Johnson
June 28, 2021   •   Johnson discussing the Trump administration program that accelerated development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Who are the authorities?”
— Ron Johnson
September 14, 2022   •   Johnson challenging technology executives over decisions to label or suppress COVID-related information.
Senate Hearing / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“This is a lawless administration.”
— Ron Johnson
December 1, 2023   •   Johnson's characterization of the Biden administration's immigration policies.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“A classic media cover-up.”
— Ron Johnson
March 29, 2022   •   Johnson accusing news organizations of minimizing the findings of his Hunter Biden investigation.
U.S. Senate Floor / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“They're clinging to their failed mismanagement of this pandemic.”
— Ron Johnson
February 9, 2022   •   Johnson criticizing federal public-health leadership.
Fox Business / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“The report draws almost exclusively on records from the U.S. government and U.S. entities.”
— Ron Johnson
September 25, 2020   •   Johnson describing the evidence used in his Senate investigation of Hunter Biden and Burisma.
Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Step up to the plate.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2021   •   Johnson calling on state legislatures to exercise greater authority over election administration.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Their leadership... utterly failed those line officers.”
— Ron Johnson
July 9, 2021   •   Johnson criticizing congressional and Capitol Police leadership over security preparations for January 6.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Freedom loving people must provide the support the courageous Ukrainian people need.”
— Ron Johnson
March 16, 2022   •   Johnson supporting assistance to Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
Newsmax / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“This is the sleaziest thing that I've seen in politics.”
— Ron Johnson
March 30, 2022   •   Johnson discussing Hunter Biden's foreign financial relationships.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Let's lay it out for the American public.”
— Ron Johnson
January 4, 2021   •   Johnson advocating public examination of election allegations.
Newsmax / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Those are alarm bells that should be going off.”
— Ron Johnson
July 11, 2021   •   Johnson referring to VAERS reports. VAERS accepts unverified reports and cannot by itself establish that a vaccine caused a reported illness or death.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“They're vilifying me.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2022   •   Johnson discussing criticism of his COVID-19 positions.
Newsmax / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“They're trashing me.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2022   •   Johnson discussing criticism of his COVID-19 positions.
Newsmax / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“State legislatures are empowered by the Constitution.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2021   •   Johnson discussing state legislative authority over election procedures.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“I've always felt there was a federal solution to the pandemic.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2022   •   Johnson discussing his support for greater emphasis on outpatient COVID-19 treatment.
Fox Business / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Sweeping this under the rug... simply won't work.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2021   •   Johnson arguing that allegations concerning the election should be investigated publicly.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Nobody should feel sorry for Hunter Biden.”
— Ron Johnson
December 9, 2023   •   Johnson discussing Hunter Biden's federal legal problems.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson