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A searchable collection of documented public statements from people covered by the Kakistocracy Files.

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118 quotes from Steve Scalise
“The American people deserve accountability.”
— Steve Scalise
October 3, 2026   •   Scalise discussing congressional oversight of the Biden administration.
Steve Scalise congressional remarks
“Focus on the peaceful transition of power.”
— Steve Scalise
January 8, 2021   •   Scalise argued against prioritizing another Trump impeachment during the final days of Trump's first presidency.
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“Energy security is national security.”
— Steve Scalise
October 3, 2026   •   Scalise advocating increased domestic energy production.
Steve Scalise congressional remarks
“He has so much compassion.”
— Steve Scalise
July 16, 2024   •   Scalise describing Donald Trump.
Fox News
“President Biden is not done.”
— Steve Scalise
July 16, 2024   •   Scalise transitioning to additional criticism of Biden's economic and energy policies.
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“The pain, the suffering... finally be over.”
— Steve Scalise
November 1, 2025   •   Scalise discussing the effects of the federal government shutdown.
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“They were there for my family in my darkest hours.”
— Steve Scalise
August 24, 2020   •   Scalise describing Donald and Melania Trump's support following the 2017 shooting.
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“Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have spent your tax dollars trashing America's finances.”
— Steve Scalise
July 16, 2024   •   Scalise's political characterization of Biden-Harris fiscal policy.
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“Donald Trump was one of the first to come console my family at the hospital.”
— Steve Scalise
July 16, 2024   •   Scalise recalling Trump's visit after the 2017 congressional baseball shooting.
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“It starts at the top.”
— Steve Scalise
July 16, 2024   •   Scalise calling on President Biden to reduce inflammatory political rhetoric following the Trump assassination attempt.
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“Washington spending is out of control.”
— Steve Scalise
October 3, 2026   •   Scalise criticizing federal spending.
Steve Scalise congressional remarks
“Donald Trump came to the hospital.”
— Steve Scalise
August 24, 2020   •   Scalise recalling Trump's visit on the night of the 2017 shooting.
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“We're facing some tough challenges in America.”
— Steve Scalise
August 24, 2020   •   Opening portion of Scalise's speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention.
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“I found out later just how much damage was done internally.”
— Steve Scalise
October 1, 2017   •   Scalise discussing the severe injuries he suffered during the congressional baseball shooting.
CBS 60 Minutes
“Sitting ducks.”
— Steve Scalise
October 1, 2017   •   Scalise describing how exposed members of Congress were when the gunman opened fire at baseball practice.
CBS 60 Minutes
“Politics has no place for violence.”
— Steve Scalise
January 1, 2021   •   Scalise reflecting on the January 6 Capitol attack and his own experience as a victim of political violence.
Fox News
“You can never let your guard down.”
— Steve Scalise
July 16, 2024   •   Scalise discussing security following political assassination attempts.
Fox News
“There's no place for political violence.”
— Steve Scalise
October 3, 2026   •   Scalise discussing political violence based partly on his own experience in the 2017 congressional baseball shooting.
Steve Scalise public remarks
“Politicians and media figures—of both parties—have to tone down their rhetoric.”
— Steve Scalise
January 13, 2021   •   Scalise calling for reduced inflammatory rhetoric following the Capitol attack.
Fox News Opinion
“That's the kind of person he is.”
— Steve Scalise
August 24, 2020   •   Scalise describing Donald Trump after recounting Trump's hospital visit following the 2017 shooting.
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