Tim Johnson

Tim Johnson
Politician and member of the Democratic party who became a U.S. Senator from South Dakota in 1997 after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives for ten years.
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth28 December 1946
CityCanton, SD
CountryUnited States of America
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If it's critical to our business it seems that we're more prepared to spend than if it's the family photo album that's at risk.
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The basis for the denial was the opposition of the Bay Arbor subdivision neighbors who wanted a traffic light. That is not a legal reason.
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They seem to be targeting this particular group.
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Not surprisingly, it's hard to draw hard-and-fast conclusions on how he will vote, ... There is no question he is a conservative.
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Mr. Oxley bases his legislation on the substance of the arguments, not on political contributions or social acquaintances.
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Everybody watched it. It's a great feat and everybody's in tune to what's going on in St. Louis. You can't help but not be.
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Some people may raise an eyebrow, but this is not unprecedented,
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Up until now, the president's deal has been 'my way or the highway,' frankly.
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We've pretty much exhausted the funds we have right now, so we're pursuing whatever new sources we can for seed money.
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We've reached an agreement in principle. The final documents are being prepared.
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What we all need to do now, ... is sit down, have a beer and get over it.
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We certainly will be vocal advocates for the power plant to be built in a South Dakota location, ... This would not just be a boost for this community, but the entire region.
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We can't wait until harvest is finished to address the stresses on our transportation infrastructure, and solving kinks in the Gulf port system next spring will not help our producers, ... Especially as producers get under way with the harvest in South Dakota, the USDA needs to address problems with our Gulf ports immediately.
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We're already well into the process of meeting with community and faith groups to help them see how they can access broader resources down the line. What's constant are the communities and the churches in those communities. Long term recovery will be their responsibility when other support organizations have gone.