Political Quotes

Danny Davis: “I was even more surprised because this came the day after the big thinker of the Republican Party, my good friend Mr.…”

On the recordJuly 29, 2014
I was even more surprised because this came the day after the big thinker of the Republican Party, my good friend Mr. Ryan, released his ideas of how to lift Americans out of poverty.
Said by
Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Davis critiques Ryan's poverty plan for lacking effective policies.

Share

More from Danny Davis

Sep 10, 2026

Accessible public transportation is not a luxury—it is a fundamental part of ensuring that every person can fully participate in our communities.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 18, 2026

The 7th District has long felt the impact of aging infrastructure, and our residents deserve a rail system that is safe, reliable, and built to last.

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 15, 2026

This funding is not just an investment in steel and concrete — it is an investment in the working families who depend on Amtrak to get to their jobs, their schools, and their loved ones every day.

durbin.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

Congress categorically rejected the Trump Administration’s effort to eliminate funding for MSIs by continuing to fund - and even increasing - grants for these institutions in FY26.

hirono.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation