Political Quotes

Danny Davis: “What is really alarming to me is when I look at the tremendous shortage of nurses. I mean, we can go to almost any…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2000
What is really alarming to me is when I look at the tremendous shortage of nurses. I mean, we can go to almost any hospital and there is a need for nurses, yet there appear to be not the numbers of individuals especially coming from the African American community and especially that part of the African American community that I am very much familiar with.
Said by
Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the shortage of nurses, particularly from the African American community.

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 8, 2026

Restoring and strengthening the Health Profession Opportunity Grant program will connect a new generation of workers with career pathways to in-demand health care jobs while addressing barriers to employment that too often prevent the full…

heinrich.senate.gov
Jun 10, 2026

Press releases claiming dramatic improvements in SSA customer service, particularly on the 800-number, conflict with reports from AARP and our constituents,

minnesotareformer.com
Jun 6, 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," said Representative Davis.

hirono.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation