Congressman Mike Lawler Highlights

Did you hear about this brawl between Congressman Mike Lawler and House Minority Leader Hakee Jeff? >> Did you get permission from your boss, Donald Trump? You're >> embarrassing yourself. You're an embarrassment. >> You could sign on to the bill. >> As one of our leaders, you're responsible for so many districts. >> I have Rocklin, Northern Westchester, Putnham County, and three towns in Duchess County. About 780,000 residents. >> And I've seen you at many different events, and every time I see you, I'm like, how? It's definitely not easy, but during my last term, we did over 1,200 inperson events trying to engage with folks all across the district. >> I have to say thank you for always showing up. Not just showing up, Michael, but showing up big. >> How are you here right now? >> And you wanted Republicans to be here. I'm here. Oh, I'm listening. >> So, why don't you just keep your mouth shut >> at the way to Why don't you get on? >> Cuz you don't work for the American people. >> Oh, I do. The people of New York. I work for the people of my district. >> But you have to be willing to exert your leverage. understand how to actually legislate, how to negotiate to Yes. I always say that line like anybody who's ever been married knows you're not going to get everything you want. Legislating is no different in reality.