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128 quotes from Josh Hawley
“Eventually, the world.”
— Josh Hawley
October 1, 2019   •   Hawley describing what he viewed as Beijing's long-term geopolitical ambitions.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Today's society benefits those who shaped it.”
— Josh Hawley
December 5, 2019   •   Hawley criticizing the economic and political structure he argued favored elites.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“The new aristocratic elite.”
— Josh Hawley
December 5, 2019   •   Hawley's description of powerful economic and cultural institutions.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“So I am.”
— Josh Hawley
July 8, 2024   •   Hawley explicitly embracing his description of America as a Christian nation.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley / National Conservatism Conference
“It is total insanity.”
— Josh Hawley
December 10, 2024   •   Hawley criticizing immigration-policy proposals.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Restore the economic and cultural power of working people.”
— Josh Hawley
April 20, 2023   •   Hawley describing the objective of his economic agenda.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“America is a nation founded on the idea of the common man.”
— Josh Hawley
September 1, 2025   •   Hawley discussing artificial intelligence and transhumanism at the National Conservatism Conference.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“They gobbled up our freedom and competition.”
— Josh Hawley
October 3, 2026   •   Hawley's characterization of consolidation involving Big Tech, banks, telecommunications and pharmaceutical companies.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Workers were asking for a handful of sick days per year.”
— Josh Hawley
December 1, 2022   •   Hawley discussing railroad workers' demands during contract negotiations.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Biden and the Senate said no.”
— Josh Hawley
December 1, 2022   •   Hawley criticizing the imposed rail agreement and the failure of a separate sick-leave measure to receive enough Senate votes.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Our economy, our country.”
— Josh Hawley
October 3, 2026   •   Hawley continuing his criticism of corporate concentration.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Amnesty for illegal aliens is absolutely unacceptable.”
— Josh Hawley
June 18, 2024   •   Hawley criticizing the Biden administration's parole-in-place proposal for certain undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Raise these critical issues.”
— Josh Hawley
December 30, 2020   •   Hawley explaining his reason for objecting to Electoral College certification.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Congress should investigate allegations of voter fraud.”
— Josh Hawley
December 30, 2020   •   Hawley calling for an investigation of allegations concerning the 2020 election. Investigations and litigation did not establish fraud sufficient to overturn Biden's victory.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“They are needed.”
— Josh Hawley
October 31, 2021   •   Hawley discussing men's roles in families and society.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Washington has aided and abetted their quest for more power.”
— Josh Hawley
October 3, 2026   •   Hawley blaming federal policy for corporate concentration.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“You can make this a more perfect nation.”
— Josh Hawley
October 31, 2021   •   Hawley addressing American men.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Free labor and slave labor should never be put on an even plane.”
— Josh Hawley
October 31, 2021   •   Hawley criticizing outsourcing production to countries with abusive labor practices.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“The Senate sided with Joe Biden.”
— Josh Hawley
December 1, 2022   •   Hawley criticizing congressional action imposing a rail labor agreement.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“In those families lies the hope of this nation.”
— Josh Hawley
January 14, 2025   •   Hawley advocating greater financial support for families with children.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley