Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 23, 2012
The very existence of a committee of politicians controlling the city, none of them were elected and it is offensive.
Said by
Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the lack of elected representation in D.C. governance.

Share

More from Danny Davis

Jun 3, 2024

Thank you, Mr. Chair. And before I begin my statement, I want to thank you for the hearing and thank the witnesses for coming.

congress.gov
Sep 23, 2024

First of all, I thank Dr. Burgess for his tremendous advocacy on this and other legislative initiatives designed to improve the quality of health and healthcare in America. Mr. Speaker, the consequences and complications of sickle cell…

govinfo.gov
Jan 15, 2025

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 33, the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act. This bill represents a bilateral tax agreement that prevents doubling taxation on U.S. and Taiwanese…

govinfo.gov
Sep 10, 2024

I thank Mr. Kelly. I am pleased to join with all my colleagues as we recall, remember, and reflect one of the most profound individuals who has ever served in the House of Representatives. Can you imagine what it would be like to sit…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation