Mike Lawler
ON THE RECORD · 14 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“The idea that anybody would support policies like that, that Kathy Hochul has prohibited local law enforcement from cooperating, from turning over these criminal aliens, from honoring detainer requests is outrageous,”
Mike Lawler · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Lawler accused opponent Cait Conley of supporting New York sanctuary policies that shield criminal illegal immigrants from federal enforcement.
“And sadly, my opponent, Cait Conley, supports it, and we called her out on it,”
Mike Lawler · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Lawler said he called out Conley for supporting Kathy Hochul's sanctuary policies on Fox News Live.
“The truth is that the president and I don't always agree,”
Mike Lawler · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Speaking at the GOP convention in Dallas, Lawler acknowledged his disagreements with the president while noting it is acceptable.
“He's the President of the United States, and whether it was Joe Biden or Donald Trump, I've always shown up,”
Mike Lawler · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Lawler, a vulnerable incumbent in a New York City suburb, spoke to Fox News Digital at the convention.
“The question is, how do you pay for it?”
Mike Lawler · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-13
Lawler questioned how the dividend proposal would be funded and how legislation could be passed to implement it.
“I support putting money back in the pockets of hardworking Americans,”
Mike Lawler · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-13
When asked on This Week whether he would support Trump's $5,000 dividend proposal, Lawler expressed support for returning money to Americans.
“You have to be able to engage with the president, and, you know, frankly, this is where I think the Democrats have made a very big mistake. They could get a lot more in terms of what it is that they want if they would actually engage constructively.”
Mike Lawler · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Lawler said Democrats could achieve more of their goals by engaging constructively with the president.
“I pledge my allegiance to my constituents, which I always have.”
Mike Lawler · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-13
Lawler sidestepped a question on whether he would pledge allegiance to Trump during an appearance on This Week with George Stephanopoulos.
“In fact, she praised Zohran Mamdani throughout the primary campaign. So to me, at the end of the day, whatever she calls herself doesn't really matter. It's the policies.”
Mike Lawler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Lawler said Conley praised Zohran Mamdani during the primary campaign.
“So, to me, if you're running for public office, you should be able to stand on your own two feet and answer the questions from reporters, but moreover, make the direct and compelling case to voters about why you should be elected.”
Mike Lawler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Lawler said candidates should be willing to answer reporters' questions and debate.
“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 control of Congress,”
Mike Lawler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Lawler argued the race in his district is critical to control of Congress.
“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,”
Mike Lawler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Lawler accused Conley of aligning with the Democratic Socialists of America without denouncing them.
“This lifeline has provided help — it has connected young people with trained professionals who understand what they are going through, and in many cases, it has saved lives,”
Mike Lawler · said 2025-07-17 · reported 2025-07-17
Rep. Mike Lawler spoke at a news conference about the life-saving impact of the 988 LGBTQ youth service.
“Cutting a program that is working, that is meeting a real and growing need, just does not make sense.”
Mike Lawler · said 2025-07-17 · reported 2025-07-17
Rep. Mike Lawler criticized the decision to end a crisis program that was actively meeting a growing need.