Top 30 Dennis Hastert Quotes (2025 Update)

1. “What makes America great is that we can come together during times of national tragedy.”

— Dennis Hastert

2. “Trade creates jobs and lifts people out of poverty. And when that happens, societies stabilize and grow. And there is nothing like a stable society to fight terrorism and strengthen democracy, freedom and rule of law.”

— Dennis Hastert

3. “She has all the qualities of leadership, except followers.”

— Dennis Hastert

4. “The Tort Tax adds to the cost of everything we buy because businesses and manufacturers have to cover themselves and their employees – just in case they get sued by a greedy personal injury lawyer.”

— Dennis Hastert

5. “When Medicare was created for senior citizens and America s disabled in 1965, about half of a seniors health care spending was on doctors and the other half on hospitals.”

— Dennis Hastert

6. “The federal government seeks to control and regulate the Internet, but the last thing this Congress should be doing is trying to stifle public debate online.”

— Dennis Hastert

7. “The illegal drug trade is the financial engine that fuels many terrorist organizations around the world, including Osama bin Laden.”

— Dennis Hastert

8. “America’s economy is resilient, and I am confident that Republican pro-growth policies will continue to keep our economy growing – just as it has since after the September 2001 terrorist attacks.”

— Dennis Hastert

9. “Just like families must live within their budgets, the Federal Government must live within its means. We have passed appropriations bills that have been fiscally responsible while recognizing our national priorities.”

— Dennis Hastert

10. “Our world has evolved and grown more technologically savvy. Lawmakers need to adjust to these changes.”

— Dennis Hastert

11. “At the end of the day, my hope is that when the new Medicare- Prescription Drug Law gets up and fully running a lot more seniors will pay a whole lot less than they do today for their much-needed medications.”

— Dennis Hastert

12. “By restraining spending and by cutting the deficit, Republican policies are helping to keep our economy strong.”

— Dennis Hastert

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13. “It’s estimated for every $1 billion we spend on road construction, nearly 48,000 jobs are created.”

— Dennis Hastert

14. “Today, nearly 40 percent of a senior’s healthcare spending is on pharmaceutical medications.”

— Dennis Hastert

15. “With more than 67 percent of the Nation’s freight moving on highways, economists believe that our ability to compete internationally is tied to the quality of our infrastructure.”

— Dennis Hastert

16. “Our economy is robust and will remain strong as more Americans who want a job find one. Republican economic policies based on tax relief are working for the American people.”

— Dennis Hastert

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17. “You see, we all want the same things. We want to be able to take care of our families, provide for our children, to have a roof over our heads and a good-paying job.”

— Dennis Hastert

18. “President Reagan was a leader at a time when the American people most needed leadership. He outlined a vision that captured the imagination of the free world, a vision that toppled the Communist empire and freed countless millions.”

— Dennis Hastert

19. “Death just shouldn’t be a taxable event.”

— Dennis Hastert

20. “Cagey trial lawyers have figured out there’s a pretty good likelihood their case – no matter what its merit – will literally get its day in court because of favorable judges.”

— Dennis Hastert

21. “We want to make sure that Social Security is fixed for those people who have had that promise and there’s something in the future for our younger workers. And we’re not about to do a welfare program.”

— Dennis Hastert

22. “Priorities like winning the War on Terror and providing tax relief that will keep our economy growing strong.”

— Dennis Hastert

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23. “Our economy is creating jobs and giving businesses the conditions they need to invest and succeed.”

— Dennis Hastert

24. “One way we gave small businesses more money to invest was by extending tax provisions on expensing. This allows businesses to immediately write off things like equipment, without being burdened by depreciation requirements.”

— Dennis Hastert

25. “On Capitol Hill, House Republicans have been doing our part. We’ve been hard at work developing policies that will help empower all Americans. We’re beginning to see results. We reduced taxes for everyone.”

— Dennis Hastert

26. “Too many employers have said that they are unable to find skilled workers.”

— Dennis Hastert

27. “You know, when companies who have made a commitment and have legacy costs and all of a sudden want to walk away from that commitment and lay it on the federal government, that’s a problem. It’s a fiscal problem for us.”

— Dennis Hastert

28. “There has to be some limit to what lawyers can take from their clients. Otherwise, cagey attorneys end up with the lion’s share of the settlement and the victims end up with little more than scraps.”

— Dennis Hastert

29. “It is only in Washington where many still have a lingering animosity for the political parties. My friends, we need to get over it.”

— Dennis Hastert

30. “You can’t jam change down the American people’s throat.”

— Dennis Hastert