U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Illinois) | Photo Courtesy of Rodney Davis
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Illinois) | Photo Courtesy of Rodney Davis
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill) views his vote to remove Confederacy statues from the capitol as a vote for unity.
“We’re going to work together today to make sure that we send a message to the American people that it’s Republicans and Democrats standing together,” Davis said in a video posted to YouTube. “As leaders, we need to come together to show there’s much more that unites us as Americans than divides us. I hope this legislation today, the bipartisanship that we’ll see, is a shining example to the rest of the country that we can do it together.”
Davis is quick to point out the roots of bipartisanship run deep in his neck of the woods.
“I’m from the Land of Lincoln, as a matter of fact, Abe himself lives in my district,” he said. “I represent Lincoln’s Tomb, Lincoln’s home and the Old State Capitol where Abraham Lincoln delivered his 'House Divided' speech in 1858. It’s in my congressional district.”
Davis said that spirit of cooperation and togetherness is needed now as much as it ever has been.
“Our country right now is facing a very difficult time,” he said. “Abraham Lincoln’s spirit of unity is desperately needed. A House divided against itself cannot stand. Today is about coming together as an institution.”
Davis recently received the Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The award honors members of Congress who promote pro-business legislation during critical times in history.
Davis was one of 23 Lincoln award recipients in the House and one of 10 Republicans.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by the U.S. Chamber for my bipartisan work in Congress to grow our nation's economy,” he said. “I am committed to supporting legislation that supports entrepreneurs and the business community because that means more jobs for Illinois and families I represent. We should be doing everything we can to help small businesses, keep their taxes low, grow jobs, boost wages, and get Americans back to work because that’s how we will recover from the economic damage caused by the pandemic.”
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