“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 25, 2023
I think, to focus people's minds on the biorisks, I would really target 2025, 2026, maybe even some chance of 2024.
Said by
Josh Hawley
Republican · Missouri
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Hawley emphasizes urgency in addressing AI risks by targeting specific years for regulatory measures.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Josh Hawley

Jul 20, 2026

I therefore respectfully refer this matter to the Department to open a criminal investigation into Plan C.

foxnews.com
Jul 15, 2026

Joe Biden’s DOJ not only tapped my phone; I just learned they illegally obtained my texts with members of President Trump’s administration," the Missourian fumed.

foxnews.com
Jun 11, 2026

If we want to lead the world on technology while preserving our values … we will listen to the people who feel like they are being handed the bill for Big Tech’s dystopian future.

rollcall.com
View all Josh Hawley quotes

Other voices in this conversation