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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 · 2023–2026343 total · peak 2023 (151)
2023: 151 quotes2024: 43 quotes2025: 90 quotes2026: 59 quotes
Jun 25, 2025

A radical, antisemitic socialist was just nominated to be the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City – and Kathy Hochul didn’t lift a finger to stop it from happening.

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Jun 22, 2025

I fully supported Israel’s move to strike Iran, and fully support the deployment of US air assets to finish the job.

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Jun 15, 2025

After engaging in good faith negotiations, we were able to increase the cap on SALT from $10,000 to $40,000.

cnn.com
May 21, 2025

When I ran for Congress, I said that I would never support a tax bill that did not adequately lift the cap on SALT. This bill does that. It increases the cap on SALT by 300 percent. I would remind my Democratic colleagues when they had…

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May 21, 2025

The increased SALT limit would ease the tax burden for middle-class and working families.

cbsnews.com
May 19, 2025

If they think we're going to throw our constituents under the bus to appease them, it's not happening.

cbsnews.com
May 15, 2025

None of us are going to support that as it currently stands.

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May 14, 2025

The bottom line is, [a higher SALT cap] is going to be in the bill, and we’re going to work through it.

nbcnews.com
May 14, 2025

By the way, the reason you enjoy a gavel is because Republicans like me have won our seats.

msnbc.com
May 14, 2025

Shockingly the ‘Jewish Space Laser’ lady once again doesn’t have a clue what she is talking about.

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May 13, 2025

Shockingly, the ‘Jewish Space Laser’ lady once again doesn’t have a clue what she is talking about.

nbcnews.com
May 13, 2025

By the way, the reason you enjoy a gavel is because Republicans like me have won our seats. Good luck being in the Majority if we don’t.

thehill.com
May 13, 2025

Shockingly the ‘Jewish Space Laser’ lady once again doesn’t have a clue what she is talking about.

thehill.com
May 12, 2025

As I have said repeatedly, I will not support any bill that does not adequately lift the cap on SALT.

cnn.com
May 11, 2025

As I have said repeatedly, I will not support any bill that does not adequately lift the cap on SALT. This bill as written fails to deliver and will not have my support.

nbcnews.com
May 4, 2025

I appreciate everybody coming out tonight and taking the time to ask your questions and hear my answers, whether you liked them or not, or agreed with them or not, or whether you really actually wanted to listen to them or not, but I very…

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May 4, 2025

Folks, tariffs are way more complicated than you want to make them.

nbcnews.com
May 4, 2025

This is what democracy looks like.

nbcnews.com
May 1, 2025

I’ve said no, look, my bottom line is, I am not cutting benefits for eligible recipients period.

cnn.com
Apr 30, 2025

It’s an issue of fairness. For my colleagues that talk about bad blue-state policies, the fact is New York is a donor state.

nbcnews.com
Apr 29, 2025

As I have said throughout this process, I will make my decision as to whether to run for Governor in June.

nbcnews.com
Apr 28, 2025

Beyond that, I am not going to consider any changes to cut benefits to anyone. Period.

nbcnews.com
Mar 23, 2025

Classified information should not be transmitted on unsecured channels — and certainly not to those without security clearances.

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Mar 19, 2025

Chuck Schumer went on the airwaves multiple times now, including today, and said, we are organizing to send protesters up to Republican districts here in New York, including mine.

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Mar 19, 2025

As a member that is in a swing district, okay, I have and continue to do in person events, including today, where I was protested by climate activists.

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