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Mike Lawler: “New York has the worst and most burdensome business…”

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

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Rep. Mike Lawler on gerrymandering, Trump's tariffs and more | The Point Full Interview 8.10.25

Published | Video Starts at 09:49

It has nothing to do with the weather or tariffs. It has everything to do with the high cost of living, the high cost of doing business, the declining quality of life. The New York has the worst and most burdensome business regulations in the country. That is at her hand and she has done nothing to fix that. And in fact, what she has done has created a situation where an avowed socialist is on the verge of becoming mayor of New York City. (09:49–09:57)

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Asserts that New York's business regulations are the most restrictive in the U.S.

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