Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Mike Lawler: “I am part of the Problem Solvers Caucus, 32 Republicans, 32…”

Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) On The Crack-Up In The House GOP Caucus

Published September 22, 2023 | Video Starts at 06:25

It would. It would, you know, begin the clock on ripening the discharge and allow a bill to come forward. The question is, what would that bill be? I am part of the Problem Solvers Caucus, 32 Republicans, 32 Democrats. We have been working on a framework that would be the basis for a bipartisan CR that would extend government funding for three months while we work through the appropriations process. (06:25–06:31)

CLAIM

Asserts membership in a bipartisan caucus with equal Republican and Democrat representation.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.

Discover more from

Mike Lawler

“The American people did elect us to serve as a check and balance on The Biden agenda, the 5 trillion in new spending.”
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) On The Crack-Up In The House GOP Caucus | Uploaded September 22, 2023 | 02:25-02:34
“Kevin McCarthy brought to the conference... a conservative CR that would extend government funding for 30 days while reducing it by 8%.”
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) On The Crack-Up In The House GOP Caucus | Uploaded September 22, 2023 | 02:57-03:17
“The Democrats have 213 signatures on a previously signed discharge during the debt ceiling negotiations.”
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) On The Crack-Up In The House GOP Caucus | Uploaded September 22, 2023 | 06:04-06:13
“We only control one half of one third of the government.”
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) On The Crack-Up In The House GOP Caucus | Uploaded September 22, 2023 | 02:14-02:18
“These folks said no, they refused because it's in some bizarro land that they live in.”
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) On The Crack-Up In The House GOP Caucus | Uploaded September 22, 2023 | 03:29-03:35
“You're not saving money in a shutdown. In fact, it's going to cost more money in a shutdown.”
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) On The Crack-Up In The House GOP Caucus | Uploaded September 22, 2023 | 04:21-04:26
“There are at least five of us, which is all that is needed to sign a discharge petition which would allow a bill to come to the floor for a…”
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) On The Crack-Up In The House GOP Caucus | Uploaded September 22, 2023 | 05:54-06:05
“We have been working on a framework that would be the basis for a bipartisan CR that would extend government funding for three months.”
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) On The Crack-Up In The House GOP Caucus | Uploaded September 22, 2023 | 06:30-06:41
“It would provide Ukraine funding, it provide disaster relief, and it would have remain in Mexico policies implemented as part of the…”
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) On The Crack-Up In The House GOP Caucus | Uploaded September 22, 2023 | 06:43-06:54
“My colleagues had an opportunity here with the CR that the speaker put forth and rejected it.”
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) On The Crack-Up In The House GOP Caucus | Uploaded September 22, 2023 | 07:03-07:10
“The American people gave us the opportunity to be in the majority, to get things done.”
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) On The Crack-Up In The House GOP Caucus | Uploaded September 22, 2023 | 08:11-08:16
“One year in, I think [Kevin McCarthy]'s done a phenomenal job.”
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) On The Crack-Up In The House GOP Caucus | Uploaded September 22, 2023 | 11:53-11:57