Danny Davis actually said...

"Could targeted Federal investment make a real difference in the kind of communities you have studied?"

"Poverty and lack of opportunity have consequences, not just for individuals and their families but also for their communities."

"We can stop insulting people by suggesting work requirements for programs that offer struggling families food or basic health care."

"Each one of you talked about a lack of local resources for addressing some of the key challenges of poverty--skill-building, supports like child care, health care, transportation, and housing."