Press Releases
Lee Statement on Nomination of Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense
Jan 7, 2013
The United States continues to face significant national security challenges and it is critical to have strong leadership at the Pentagon that can respond to our evolving and emerging threats. The nomination of Senator Hagel presents an opportunity to discuss not only his qualifications for the position and his approach to defending the United States and her allies, but also the specific ways in which he would seek to strengthen, modernize, and reform our national defense. I look forward to hearing Senator Hagel’s answers to questions involving these important issues.
Lee Joins Armed Services Committee for 113th Congress
Jan 4, 2013
For the 113th Congress, Senator Mike Lee will join the Senate Armed Services Committee and keep three previous committee assignments on Judiciary, Energy and Natural Resources, and the Joint Economic Committee.
Lee Reacts to the FTC's Ruling on Google Antitrust Probe
Jan 3, 2013
As a consequence of the FTC’s investigation, Google has agreed both to settle allegations it misused patents to impede competition in high-tech markets and to change some problematic practices relating to its Internet search and advertising businesses.
Lee Statement on Passing of Judge Robert Bork
Dec 19, 2012
"Robert Bork was one of America’s greatest jurists and a brilliant legal mind," said Lee. "He was an expert on issues ranging from antitrust to privacy laws and was deeply influential in promoting constitutional originalism."