Press Releases

October 11, 2013
Senator Lee’s Values Voter Summit Speech

Thank you very much. It’s a privilege to be with you this morning at the Values Voter Summit.  I want to start this morning by telling you a story that I […]

October 11, 2013
Lee’s Full Remarks at the Values Voters Summit
For too long, Republicans have put off the difficult work of developing a modernized, principled conservative reform agenda to meet many of the new challenges of the 21st century. There are many reasons why this is so. But I think the biggest is that in this city, conservatives often fall into a trap – defining ourselves by what we are against: Big government, debt, higher taxes and regulations, Obamacare. But we haven’t invested nearly as much time and energy in communicating what we conservatives are for. I’m talking about more than simply the policies we advocate. Conservatism is not about
October 11, 2013
Developing a modernized, principled conservative reform agenda
The real goal – what conservatives are really for – is not an agenda for government. It’s a vision of society. A view of the world we want to build, together.
October 10, 2013
Mike Lee’s Letter to America
Today Rush Limbaugh read the following letter that I recently sent to the subscribers to my e-newsletter. Many have been asking where they can find it, so I am republishing it here
October 8, 2013
ICYMI: Lee Discusses Problems With Public Lands Highlighted By Shutdown

Post by United States Senator Mike Lee.

October 7, 2013
Lee: President Abusing His Power Against the American People
The Obama Administration’s behavior during the first week of the shutdown has been the best argument against Obamacare anyone has ever made.
October 3, 2013
Lee: Why Won’t Democrats Take ‘Yes’ for an Answer on Vet Funding?
Senator Mike Lee asked for the Senate to pass a bill to fund veterans’ benefits by unanimous consent. The motion was quickly shot down by Democrats who provided little explanation for their opposition to funding veterans’ benefits.
October 3, 2013
ICYMI: Lee Discusses Plan to Avoid Prolonged Government Shutdown
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) told Greta Van Susteren yesterday that Congress should avoid a prolonged government shutdown by passing a series of smaller funding bills.
October 2, 2013
Lee Statement Regarding Judiciary Committee Hearing On Government Surveillance

WASHINGTON—Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement regarding today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “Continued Oversight of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.”  “Today’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee […]

October 1, 2013
Lee: End Government Shutdown with Noncontroversial Spending Bills
Today, Senator Mike Lee called for an end to the government shutdown by passing smaller, noncontroversial funding bills for government agencies that are not related to the implementation of Obamacare.