Political Quotes

Pat Ryan: Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, wants to bring 25 million people who have left the labor force altogether.

On the recordFebruary 5, 2018
Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, wants to bring 25 million people who have left the labor force altogether.
Said by
Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of bringing back discouraged workers on labor market tightness.

Share

More from Pat Ryan

Mar 24, 2025

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

msnbc.com
Jun 5, 2026

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

schumer.senate.gov
Nov 14, 2024

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

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

Other voices in this conversation