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Pat Ryan

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Pat Kevin Ryan is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York's 18th congressional district since August 23, 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Ryan has a background as an Army officer and has engaged in various public service roles prior to his congressional career. His work in Congress has focused on issues such as national security and veterans' affairs, reflecting his military experience.

Quotes by year · 2009–2026814 total · peak 2013 (204)
2009: 70 quotes2010: 10 quotes2011: 135 quotes2012: 127 quotes2013: 204 quotes2014: 30 quotes2015: 89 quotes2016: 21 quotes2017: 9 quotes2018: 4 quotes2019: 10 quotes2020: 1 quote2021: 11 quotes2022: 21 quotes2023: 41 quotes2024: 14 quotes2025: 5 quotes2026: 12 quotes
Aug 28, 2026

Hollowing out the most battle-tested and most lethal, proven leaders in a time of war means troops are less safe and we’re less likely to win.

ohiocapitaljournal.com
Jul 29, 2026

For months, I’ve been pushing at every level to help secure this official Disaster Designation, which will now unlock millions of dollars in emergency loans and resources to help our farmers and growers begin to recover.

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 28, 2026

The freeze this spring was absolutely devastating to our farmers and growers in the Hudson Valley. Many of our apple growers told me they lost nearly 100% of their crop. Hearing and seeing the damage firsthand made it crystal clear we…

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 21, 2026

I expect groups like AIPAC will not support me in my future elections and frankly, I don’t want their support.

abcnews.com
Jun 26, 2026

I made it clear when I spoke to Secretary Duffy that this project is essential, and that our neighbors would rally with everything we have to save it.

schumer.senate.gov
Jun 25, 2026

I hear it from people everyday: costs, especially housing costs, are still way too high.

governor.ny.gov
Jun 5, 2026

Rhinecliff Station is central to our Hudson Valley community and one of the busiest in New York.

schumer.senate.gov
May 30, 2026

Hudson Valley farmers keep our community fed, and the harsh weather this year has decimated their crops.

governor.ny.gov
May 28, 2026

Hardworking folks across the Hudson Valley are getting crushed by the cost of housing.

governor.ny.gov
May 27, 2026

Team sports are supposed to be the first place our kids learn teamwork, discipline, and community. Instead, it’s become a cash grab for Wall Street investors.

murphy.senate.gov
May 26, 2026

Pausing this critical project, without warning or explanation, is a slap in the face to our Hudson Valley community.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2025

You don’t cower in front of a bully. You punch them right in the mouth & expose them for the fraud they are.

nbcnews.com
Jun 24, 2025

Trump just cancelled a classified House briefing on the Iran strikes with zero explanation.

cnn.com
May 20, 2025

Far too often, small and midsized police departments like ours lack the resources they need.

cbsnews.com
Mar 24, 2025

Her email practices were proof she mishandled classified information and therefore couldn’t be trusted.

msnbc.com
Feb 20, 2025

We want to help these people and welcome them into a coalition, not mock them.

thenation.com
Nov 14, 2024

There are American troops in harms way, right now. Of course, this is about Hegseth, but it's really about our men and women in uniform who are willing to put their life on the line. They deserve better than this.

transcripts.cnn.com
Nov 14, 2024

This is a pattern. If we zoom out across all these nominees, you have Matt Gaetz, you have now Hegseth, you have the president-elect himself and a whole host of others with long standing patterns of disrespect for women.

transcripts.cnn.com
Nov 14, 2024

If this were true, certainly, he is incredibly disqualified for the position.

transcripts.cnn.com
Nov 14, 2024

I think he was already not qualified for this position and clearly this is insult to injury.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jul 23, 2024

I am and for -- have forever been a Pete Buttigieg fan. He's just shown an ability to actually unify the country when that is just what people are desperately looking for. So I'd love -- I'd love to see him.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jul 9, 2024

For the good of our country, I am asking Joe Biden to step aside to deliver on his promise to be a bridge to a new generation of leaders.

transcripts.cnn.com
May 26, 2024

It's a disgrace. We have soldiers – I had this in my unit when we were deployed overseas in combat. Their families were home on food stamps, using SNAP benefits.

cbsnews.com
May 26, 2024

It's essential to have people that have been on the receiving end of foreign policy at the table.

cbsnews.com

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