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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 · 20232026422 total · peak 2023 (196)
2023: 196 quotes2024: 79 quotes2025: 96 quotes2026: 51 quotes
Jul 1, 2026

You do not, because if you did, you would not support sanctuary jurisdictions. You should be ashamed of yourself. You should be ashamed of yourself, Jamie. You're a disgrace.

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Jul 1, 2026

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.

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Jun 26, 2026

Furthermore, I believe the Senate should take up my legislation with Congresswoman Gillen to temporarily extend Haitian TPS to address these issues.

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Jun 26, 2026

I’m asking the administration to allow for an orderly process by which Haitian TPS holders can maintain their work authorization while their immigration cases are adjudicated over the next six months, if the revocation of TPS moves forward.

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Jun 26, 2026

The gangs are in charge of the country, engaged in gun and drug trafficking, and kidnapping innocent Haitians.

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Jun 26, 2026

While I have never disputed the ability of the President to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS), I strongly disagree with ending Haitian TPS at this time. First, the situation on the ground in Haiti is a humanitarian and political…

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Jun 26, 2026

Of the 350,000+ lawful Haitian TPS holders, roughly 1/3rd work in our healthcare system.

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Jun 25, 2026

Immediately shutting off TPS will create a crisis in our hospitals, nursing homes, and in the I/DD [Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities] community.

dailycaller.com
Jun 25, 2026

First, the situation on the ground in Haiti is a humanitarian and political disaster and continues to warrant an extension.

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Jun 23, 2026

Overly scripted soundbites and hyper partisan name-calling backed by millions of dollars from Washington, DC party bosses might win a primary against underfunded local challengers, but it’s not going to win the nation’s most-watched…

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Jun 6, 2026

They don't care one iota about our elections, they don't care one iota about the integrity of our elections when it doesn't serve their purpose,

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Jun 6, 2026

New York Democrats, who proclaim to want to protect democracy, they only protect it when it's convenient, when it suits their purpose, when it helps them gain power,

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Jun 3, 2026

Saying that homosexuals have no place in America is idiotic, but it’s also not reality.

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Jun 3, 2026

Congress can help Main Street business owners spend their time on making payroll, hiring employees, or giving back to their communities by protecting small businesses from abusive lawsuits.

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Jun 3, 2026

They don't care one iota about our elections, they don't care one iota about the integrity of our elections when it doesn't serve their purpose.

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May 26, 2026

I don't think there's any question that anti-Semitism has been condoned by folks across the political aisle.

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May 26, 2026

Anti-Semitism has been condoned by folks across the political aisle, and from my vantage point, it is something that all of us have a responsibility to push back against, regardless of party.

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May 26, 2026

The objective is to ensure that Iran does not possess a nuclear weapon, and that is what President Trump has been clear and consistent on from the very beginning.

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May 24, 2026

I think what Josh and I are trying to do, in putting this resolution forward, is to say, enough.

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May 24, 2026

Antisemitism has been condoned by folks across the political aisle.

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May 24, 2026

We have to police our own. We cannot allow this. We cannot support candidates who engage in rank, vile antisemitism.

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May 24, 2026

I think, on the whole, what the administration has been able to do for the first time in 47 years has forced the remnants of this regime into a negotiation, a real negotiation.

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May 24, 2026

We cannot allow this. We cannot support candidates who engage in rank, vile antisemitism.

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May 19, 2026

We have promised never to forget 9/11, and we never will. We are committed to upholding that promise. I know my colleagues in Congress support this legislation, and I look forward to its unanimous adoption.

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Mar 4, 2026

The fact is that when we look back, Presidents of both parties have acted under Article II and without the express authorization of Congress. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it best when she said that Barack Obama could conduct the…

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