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May 16, 2013
Remarks on the Late Term Abortion Resolution
I rise to once again ask my colleagues to join me in expressing the sense of the Senate that governments at all levels have a compelling interest in preventing and punishing the practice of late-term abortions under unsafe, unsanitary, and illegal circumstances.
May 15, 2013
LEE: IRS Scandal More Than Just Partisan Fighting
It would be a mistake for Republicans to view the latest IRS scandal as a typical partisan squabble between political parties. The real lesson is that our massive federal government bureaucracy is inherently dysfunctional, corrupt, and intolerant regardless of who is in charge.
May 13, 2013
Lee Responds to IRS Targeting Conservative Groups

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee released the following statement regarding revelations that the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting conservative groups: “I am deeply troubled by reports that the […]
May 13, 2013
Lee Statement on Gosnell Verdict
This case has always been about more than one man. It’s about an unaccountable industry that for too long has preyed upon the vulnerable and the innocent. We must take steps in coming months and years to end the decades of corruption and violence in America’s late-term abortion industry. Whatever our views on abortion rights, we can all agree no one has the right to operate an unsanitary, unsafe abortion clinic, and government at all levels has a compelling interest in protecting innocent women and children from anyone who would.
May 9, 2013
Lee Delivers Remarks, Calls For Step-By-Step Immigration Approach
Today, Senator Lee delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Senate Judiciary executive business meeting and filing deadline for amendments S.744, the “Gang of Eight” immigration proposal. His remarks as prepared for delivery are available below.
May 9, 2013
Priorities for the Immigration Reform Bill

On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee begins consideration of the Gang of 8’s comprehensive immigration proposal.  Though I believe the only way to achieve success in reforming our immigration system […]
May 8, 2013
Lee, Graham, Cruz Request Confirmation on Religious Liberties Policy From Hagel
Today, Senators Lee (R-UT), Graham (R-SC), and Cruz (R-TX) released a letter they sent to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel requesting confirmation of the rights of members of the armed services to practice and share their faith . The letter is a response to recent media reports indicating potential changes to military regulations governing the discussion of religion by members of the military.
May 8, 2013
Remarks on the Late-Term Abortion Resolution
This week in Philadelphia, a jury is deliberating the case of Dr. Kermit Gosnell, who has been charged and tried for some of the most gruesome atrocities ever encountered by the American criminal justice system.
May 7, 2013
Lee Responds to Objection to Resolution on Illegal Abortion Practices

WASHINGTON – Today, an objection was filed to Senator Lee’s resolution calling for a review of public policies that led to the horrific and illegal abortion practices of Dr. Kermit […]
May 6, 2013
Lee Introduces Resolution to Review Illegal Abortion Practices
Today Senator Mike Lee introduced a resolution calling on the Senate to review public policies that led to the illegal abortion practices of Dr. Kermit Gosnell and others.