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113 quotes from Ron Johnson
“This is beyond the pale.”
— Ron Johnson
July 11, 2021   •   Johnson criticizing social-media moderation of groups discussing reported vaccine injuries.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Take control over your own elections.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2021   •   Johnson arguing that state legislatures should exercise their constitutional election authority.
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
“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
“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
“The problem is not going away.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2021   •   Johnson discussing public distrust surrounding the 2020 election.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“I'll take that as a no.”
— Ron Johnson
September 14, 2022   •   Johnson reacting when technology-company representatives did not identify an example in response to his question.
Senate Hearing / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Ukraine represented a threat to no one.”
— Ron Johnson
March 16, 2022   •   Johnson condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Newsmax / 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
“Let's at least do a 10-day emergency investigation.”
— Ron Johnson
January 4, 2021   •   Johnson supporting an effort led by Sen. Ted Cruz to delay acceptance of disputed electoral votes while an emergency audit was conducted.
Newsmax / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“I'm current in all of my other vaccines.”
— Ron Johnson
June 28, 2021   •   Johnson discussing his vaccination history.
Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“This is a president that wants an open border.”
— Ron Johnson
December 1, 2023   •   Johnson's characterization of President Biden's immigration policy. Biden did not describe his policy as supporting an open border.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“I don't feel sorry for Hunter Biden.”
— Ron Johnson
December 9, 2023   •   Johnson discussing Hunter Biden's tax and personal conduct.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson