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Eric Schmitt

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Eric Stephen Schmitt is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the junior United States senator from Missouri, a position he has held since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Schmitt previously served as the Missouri Attorney General from January 1, 2019, until January 1, 2023. During his tenure as Attorney General, he focused on issues such as consumer protection, public safety, and defending Missouri's laws in court.

Quotes by year · 2021–2026166 total · peak 2026 (69)
2021: 1 quote2022: 9 quotes2023: 51 quotes2024: 4 quotes2025: 32 quotes2026: 69 quotes

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  1. You may think you’re a hero in this story, but let me tell you something, you’re a villain. … You will go down as a total dirtbag.14 sources2026southdakotasearchlight.com
  2. There is nothing compassionate about flooding the labor market with more foreign workers while Americans struggle for a decent wage.13 sources2026northdakotamonitor.com
Oct 6, 2026

We’ve got to talk about it. I think that in many ways, we are the victim of our own success because it’s off the headlines a little bit more.

abcnews.com
Oct 1, 2026

I don’t — you know here’s the thing — my job is to ask the questions. He’s already — and if that’s what his answer is — then that’s what his answer is.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Sep 30, 2026

Here’s the thing — my job is to ask the questions.

dailymontanan.com
Sep 30, 2026

You have weaponized the Department of Justice against political enemies to an extent that has never happened in the history of this country.

huffpost.com
Sep 29, 2026

You may think you’re a hero in this story, but let me tell you something, you’re a villain. … You will go down as a total dirtbag.

southdakotasearchlight.com
Sep 27, 2026

You don't get too many opportunities the way things are set up now in the U.S. Senate, where you can truly legislate something, [where] you can navigate in a bipartisan way, talk to people on issues that aren't clearly partisan.

npr.org
Aug 26, 2026

I’m proud to have led this effort to ensure that future generations of Americans will never forget the brave men and women who ran towards danger, not away from it.

coons.senate.gov
Aug 26, 2026

Thanks to this bipartisan legislation, the United States is keeping our promise that their fallen brothers and sisters, their courage, and their sacrifices are permanently dignified with a monument deserving of the heroism they’ve shown,

coons.senate.gov
Aug 25, 2026

This isn’t about politics – it’s about honor. EMS professionals in Missouri, and across the United States work tirelessly, often putting themselves in harm’s way for the communities they serve.

coons.senate.gov
Aug 10, 2026

I introduced a resolution during a meeting Thursday recognizing the Tigers for a claim to the national title.

abcnews.com
Aug 7, 2026

California’s burdensome emissions requirements continue to punish American manufacturers, reduce consumer choice, and raise prices for American families.

lummis.senate.gov
Aug 6, 2026

The waivers allow Sacramento to continue to punish manufacturers around the country and affect consumer choice and costs through their climate alarmist rules.

foxnews.com
Jul 29, 2026

There is nothing compassionate about flooding the labor market with more foreign workers while Americans struggle for a decent wage.

northdakotamonitor.com
Jul 27, 2026

So, this is a very uniquely American system that allows us to compete in the Olympics. It helps build leaders while they’re in school.

dailycaller.com
Jul 27, 2026

The Democrats have stood in the way. But that was a big win that we got. And I think you’re going to start seeing more and more deportations because of that.

dailycaller.com
Jul 27, 2026

Right now, sanctuary jurisdictions across this country don’t tell ICE or federal law enforcement when a child rapist who’s here illegally is being released from prison. It’s totally insane.

dailycaller.com
Jul 27, 2026

I'm filing the American Citizenship Act to start the process of restoring the 14th Amendment's original meaning.

dailycaller.com
Jul 25, 2026

The most disturbing part, Biden's ‘Senior Advisors’ recommended he create 2.1 million NEW TPS designees in the last few weeks of his presidency, despite admitting TPS applications take 6 months.

foxnews.com
Jul 25, 2026

Biden tried to turn TPS into a 3.1-million-person deportation shield, protect Tren de Aragua members, and trap President Trump in years of litigation.

foxnews.com
Jul 25, 2026

America is for Americans, and it is our home—it is not a permanent refugee camp.

foxnews.com
Jul 25, 2026

After the American people voted for President Trump’s promise to end the TPS scam, the Biden administration tried to subvert the will of the American people.

foxnews.com
Jul 24, 2026

A visa is a privilege—not a constitutional entitlement.

foxnews.com
Jul 17, 2026

It would restart our fight in the courts for sanity in birthright citizenship. While the Supreme Court’s decision threatens to destroy American citizenship, I am fighting to defend it.

foxnews.com

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