Political Quotes

Mike Lawler

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Mike Lawler is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 17th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he has been in office since January 2023. Lawler has focused on issues such as health care affordability and fiscal responsibility, often emphasizing the need for accountability in government spending. He has been vocal about the challenges facing constituents and has made statements regarding the need for reforms in various sectors, including health care and taxation.

Quotes by year · 2023–2026343 total · peak 2023 (151)
2023: 151 quotes2024: 43 quotes2025: 90 quotes2026: 59 quotes

★ Featured Quote

October 16, 2026

Protecting children is paramount.

— Mike Lawler

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  1. So while some of my colleagues may not want to hear the truth, the same outrage you feel about Renee Good and Alex Pretti, you should feel about Sheridan Gorman and Laken Riley and every Angel family in this country.2 sources2026foxnews.com
Oct 15, 2026

Are you against our small businesses in the Hudson Valley being able to expense their plant, property and equipment and hire more people? Your attack on that rings hollow. You clearly don't understand what's actually in the tax bill.

foxnews.com
Oct 15, 2026

I've been rated the third most independent member of my conference. And I have taken on the president on numerous issues, including lifting the cap on SALT, including extending Haitian TPS, including passing an extension for the ACA…

foxnews.com
Oct 15, 2026

If you think he should have been deported when he was arrested for shoplifting, he should have been turned over to ICE. Under the new law that you support, he will not be turned over to ICE, and he will be released under cashless bail.

foxnews.com
Oct 15, 2026

You guys want to focus on a gangbanger who has put people in harm's way? I want to make sure that our communities are safe.

foxnews.com
Oct 2, 2026

Socialism, communism and Marxism have no place in New York City and no place in America,

theguardian.com
Oct 1, 2026

Let me be very clear: I stand with you. I am against Kathy Hochul's disastrous new law, and I support any legislation that will end sanctuary jurisdictions in this country.

foxnews.com
Oct 1, 2026

Look, I've been very clear there should be reforms of ICE. They should wear body cameras. They should not wear masks. They should wear uniforms. They shouldn't be going into places like the Home Depot parking lot. They should be very…

foxnews.com
Sep 4, 2026

Too many of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have taken that posture and they’ve gotten nothing done.

abcnews.com
Sep 4, 2026

Their policies are directly responsible for the high cost of living, the decline in the quality of life, the out-of-control pro-criminal policies that make people less safe.

abcnews.com
Sep 1, 2026

Everybody who thinks they know what’s going to happen in November I think is fooling themselves. This is not like any normal midterm.

abcnews.com
Sep 1, 2026

When it comes to President Trump, number one, he’s the president of the United States, and the idea that you just say ‘I hate you, I refuse to work with you,’ you get nowhere. Where does that get you in terms of serving your constituents…

abcnews.com
Sep 1, 2026

When I agree with the president, I’m willing to say it. And when I disagree with him, I’m willing to say it.

abcnews.com
Sep 1, 2026

Well, I think one thing to keep in mind is New York is controlled by Democrats. Their policies are directly responsible for the high cost of living, the decline in the quality of life, the out-of-control pro-criminal policies that make…

abcnews.com
Aug 20, 2026

The fact is, she can try to obfuscate here, and she can try and hide, but she stands shoulder to shoulder with them, and she refuses to denounce any of them.

foxnews.com
Aug 20, 2026

It is, you know, vitally important for the voters in my district to hear from us — and I think, frankly, nationally, folks would benefit from it because it's one of a handful of seats that really is going to make the difference and decide…

foxnews.com
Aug 14, 2026

If there’s evidence that Max did something, then obviously there should be a thorough investigation of that, but thus far there’s been nothing to verify any of the claims that have been leveled.

theguardian.com
Aug 14, 2026

I know Max very well. I’ve talked to him personally over the last two years about this very difficult family situation. It’s tragic. I don’t think anybody disagrees about that. But this is something that should play out in family court.

theguardian.com
Jul 23, 2026

Good grief, you are either obtuse or intentionally lying. We are not merging our military with the IDF.

foxnews.com
Jul 18, 2026

The fact is that she agrees with them from a policy standpoint, even if she doesn't couch herself in the same title of socialist.

foxnews.com
Jul 18, 2026

Democrats have gone further and further and further to the left with no end in sight.

foxnews.com
Jul 10, 2026

We also urge you to deepen engagement with major AI companies to understand their safeguard protocols, testing practices, and mechanisms for identifying political bias, misinformation, or model vulnerabilities that could affect voters.

dailycaller.com
Jul 10, 2026

I joined @repjoshg in urging the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Election Commission, and the CISA to…

dailycaller.com
Jul 10, 2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we communicate, but it also creates new challenges to the integrity of our elections.

dailycaller.com
Jul 10, 2026

With the midterm elections just a few months away, we urge your agencies to coordinate to ensure the U.S. is prepared for AI-driven threats to election integrity.

dailycaller.com

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