Tax Reform, the Family, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Remarks to the American Enterprise Institute
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee announced a tax reform plan that replaces today’s complex tax system with a new, simple structure that provides solutions for America’s ongoing opportunity crisis. […]
Family Fairness and Opportunity Tax Reform Act
The “Family Fairness and Opportunity Tax Reform Act” replaces today’s complex tax system with a new, simple structure that provides solutions for America’s ongoing opportunity crisis. The plan incentivizes social mobility, promotes middle-class economic security, and improves opportunity for all Americans.
America’s Patent Problem
America’s patent system, when operating as intended, is the envy of the world. It fuels the technological advances that invigorate our economy, create jobs and benefit American consumers.
Utah Citizens Speak Out Against Obamacare
During the month of August, I hosted several town hall meetings across the state of Utah. I had a great discussion with thousands of Utahns about a wide range of […]
Putin vs. American Exceptionalism
Russian President Vladimir Putin took to the op-ed page of the New York Times to address the American people Wednesday on the situation in Syria and plead his case against […]
Lee: Graves’ Bill Will Fund Government, Defund ObamaCare
WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) released the following statement in favor of Congressman Tom Graves’ (R-GA-14) legislation to defund ObamaCare: Lee: “Congressman Tom Graves has introduced a bill today that […]
Lee Reacts to President’s Remarks on Syria
WASHINGTON—Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s remarks on Syria: “The president has not convinced Americans that the Syrian civil war represents a vital national security […]
Lee Opposes Intervention in Syrian Civil War
The administration has indicated its goal is to use limited military action to significantly degrade Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s ability to use chemical weapons against his own people and to deter future attacks. After hearing from the Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs in a top-secret briefing, I do not believe that the range of options the president is considering will accomplish this military objective, and therefore I cannot now support intervention into the Syrian civil war.
Lee Reacts to Death of Sergeant Johnson
SALT LAKE CITY—Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement regarding the death of Sergeant Johnson: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Draper City Police Sergeant […]
Syria not a Threat to U.S. Security
The use of military force is the most serious exercise of our national sovereignty, and it should not be taken without support of Congress and the American people. Using it in Syria for the sake of credibility is not a strong enough reason to intervene. Until recently the President has been cautious in his approach to this situation. I hope he will refrain from any decisions to push the United States further into this conflict, and that he makes the security interests of the United States his utmost priority.