Lee Reacts to President’s Remarks on Syria
Sep 11, 2013
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 threat to the United States. Neither has he adequately explained how the U.S. would achieve the limited objectives his plan seeks to accomplish. According to the administration, even after the limited military action, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad would continue to have access to the chemical weapon stockpile and the ability to carry out further attacks. My greatest concern remains the likelihood that the proposed strike would leave Assad in power with access to these weapons and lead our country further into war. The better path for the president would be to continue to work with our allies to secure Syria’s chemical weapons and ensure they do not proliferate throughout the region.”
Lee Opposes Intervention in Syrian Civil War
Sep 5, 2013
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
Sep 1, 2013
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 Derek Johnson. My wife Sharon and I are praying for the family and for our law enforcement community as they begin to cope with this loss. Days such as this are a reminder of the commitment, courage and sacrifice so often displayed by those who protect and defend our neighborhoods and cities."
Syria not a Threat to U.S. Security
Aug 29, 2013
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.
September 2013 - Mobile Office Schedule
Aug 26, 2013
Wednesday 4 September 2013 – Juab County
When: Wednesday 4 September, 2013 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Levan, Utah @ Levan Town Hall, 20 North Main, Levan, UT 84639 (Council Room)
Wednesday 4 September 2013 – Juab County
When: Wednesday 4 September, 2013 @ Noon – 2:00 PM
Where: Mona, Utah @ Mona City Office, 50 West Center, Mona, UT 84645 (Council Room)
Tuesday 10 September 2013 – Millard County
When: Tuesday 10 September, 2013 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Hinckley, Utah @ Hinckley Town Hall, 161 East 300 North, Hinckley, UT 84635 (Council Chambers)
Tuesday 10 September 2013 – Millard County
When: Tuesday 10 September, 2013 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Delta, Utah @ Delta City Library, 76 North 200 West, Delta, UT 84624 (Conference Room)
Tuesday 17 September 2013 – Duchesne County
When: Tuesday 17 September, 2013 @ 10:00 AM – Noon
Where: Myton, Utah @ Myton City Hall, 125 E Main, Myton, UT 84052 (Multipurpose Room)
Tuesday 17 September 2013 – Duchesne County
When: Tuesday 17 September, 2013 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 PM
Where: Duchesne, Utah @ Duchesne Library, 130 S. Center, Duchesne, UT 84021
Wednesday 18 September 2013 – Uintah County
When: Wednesday 18 September, 2013 @ 10:00 AM – Noon
Where: Vernal, Utah @ Vernal City Hall, 374 E Main, Vernal, UT 84078 (Upstairs Administrative Conference Room)
Wednesday 18 September 2013 – Uintah County
When: Wednesday 18 September, 2013 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Ballard, Utah @ Ballard Town Office, 2381 E 1000 S, Ballard, UT 84066
Tuesday 24 September 2013 – Grand County
What: Mobile Office Visit to Grand County
When: Tuesday 24 September, 2013 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Moab, Utah @ Grand County Public Library, 257 E Center, Moab, UT 84532 (Board Room)
Wednesday 25 September 2013 – San Juan County
What: Mobile Office Visit to San Juan County
When: Wednesday 25 September, 2013 @ 10:00 AM – Noon
Where: Blanding, Utah @ City Hall, 50 W 100 S, Blanding, UT 84511 (Council Chamber)
Wednesday 25 September 2013 – San Juan County
What: Mobile Office Visit to San Juan County
When: Wednesday 25 September, 2013 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Monticello, Utah @ Monticello Library, 80 N Main, Monticello, UT 84535 (Open Use Room)
Thursday 26 September 2013 – Emery County
What: Mobile Office Visit to Emery County
When: Thursday 26 September, 2013 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Green River, Utah @ City Hall, 460 East Main Street, Green River, UT 84525
When: Wednesday 4 September, 2013 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Levan, Utah @ Levan Town Hall, 20 North Main, Levan, UT 84639 (Council Room)
Wednesday 4 September 2013 – Juab County
When: Wednesday 4 September, 2013 @ Noon – 2:00 PM
Where: Mona, Utah @ Mona City Office, 50 West Center, Mona, UT 84645 (Council Room)
Tuesday 10 September 2013 – Millard County
When: Tuesday 10 September, 2013 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Hinckley, Utah @ Hinckley Town Hall, 161 East 300 North, Hinckley, UT 84635 (Council Chambers)
Tuesday 10 September 2013 – Millard County
When: Tuesday 10 September, 2013 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Delta, Utah @ Delta City Library, 76 North 200 West, Delta, UT 84624 (Conference Room)
Tuesday 17 September 2013 – Duchesne County
When: Tuesday 17 September, 2013 @ 10:00 AM – Noon
Where: Myton, Utah @ Myton City Hall, 125 E Main, Myton, UT 84052 (Multipurpose Room)
Tuesday 17 September 2013 – Duchesne County
When: Tuesday 17 September, 2013 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 PM
Where: Duchesne, Utah @ Duchesne Library, 130 S. Center, Duchesne, UT 84021
Wednesday 18 September 2013 – Uintah County
When: Wednesday 18 September, 2013 @ 10:00 AM – Noon
Where: Vernal, Utah @ Vernal City Hall, 374 E Main, Vernal, UT 84078 (Upstairs Administrative Conference Room)
Wednesday 18 September 2013 – Uintah County
When: Wednesday 18 September, 2013 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Ballard, Utah @ Ballard Town Office, 2381 E 1000 S, Ballard, UT 84066
Tuesday 24 September 2013 – Grand County
What: Mobile Office Visit to Grand County
When: Tuesday 24 September, 2013 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Moab, Utah @ Grand County Public Library, 257 E Center, Moab, UT 84532 (Board Room)
Wednesday 25 September 2013 – San Juan County
What: Mobile Office Visit to San Juan County
When: Wednesday 25 September, 2013 @ 10:00 AM – Noon
Where: Blanding, Utah @ City Hall, 50 W 100 S, Blanding, UT 84511 (Council Chamber)
Wednesday 25 September 2013 – San Juan County
What: Mobile Office Visit to San Juan County
When: Wednesday 25 September, 2013 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Monticello, Utah @ Monticello Library, 80 N Main, Monticello, UT 84535 (Open Use Room)
Thursday 26 September 2013 – Emery County
What: Mobile Office Visit to Emery County
When: Thursday 26 September, 2013 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Green River, Utah @ City Hall, 460 East Main Street, Green River, UT 84525
Lee Announces Utah Town Hall Dates and Locations
Aug 15, 2013
WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) announced dates and locations for five upcoming town hall meetings throughout the state of Utah. He will visit with and take questions from constituents in hour-long events in Spanish Fork, Plain City, Tooele, Farmington, and Kanab.
Lee will live-stream the town hall events via Ustream on his Facebook page for those not able to attend in-person. Online viewers are invited to submit questions through Facebook or Twitter, using #LeeTownHall. Press are welcome to attend all events.
The dates, times, and locations of the town hall meetings are listed below:
Wednesday, August 21
Spanish Fork
7:00 p.m.
High Chaparral Building on the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds
475 South Main Street
Thursday, August 22
Plain City
7:00 p.m.
Senior Center
4160 West 2200 North
Tuesday, August 27
Tooele
7:00 p.m.
Old Court House
57 South Main Street
Wednesday, August 28
Farmington
7:00 p.m.
Davis County Administration Building
61 South Main Street
Thursday, September 5
Kanab
7:00 p.m.
Kanab High School
59 East Cowboy Drive
Kanab
Lee: New Obamacare Delays are a Shameful Political Move
Aug 13, 2013
Today, Senator Mike Lee responded to new reports that the Obama administration is delaying another major component of the president’s health care law. On Monday, the New York Times reported that a rule restricting out-of-pocket insurance costs for consumers, such as co-pays and deductibles, would be delayed until after next year’s election. This provision was originally billed by the administration as a major cost saver for patients, particularly those with chronic disease. But the cap was leading to huge premium increases, particularly for young families and students.
Lee Responds to DOJ’s Airline Merger Challenge
Aug 13, 2013
WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee, ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, released the following statement:
“The Justice Department's decision to challenge the planned merger between American and US Airways is an extremely significant development,” said Senator Lee. “At the Antitrust Subcommittee’s hearing on this transaction, we heard testimony concerning the merger's potential either to benefit or to harm consumers. By focusing its case on the effect of the transaction on competition and consumers, the Department is applying the proper criteria. It is now for the court to decide whether the merger will in fact substantially lessen competition. I intend to continue closely to monitor this transaction and look forward to reviewing in more detail the Department's decision to file suit in this case.”
The U.N. Needs Reform
Aug 1, 2013
Today, I voted against President Obama’s nomination of Samantha Power as Ambassador to the United Nations. The United Nations is in need of swift and sweeping reform, and I do not believe Ms. Power is the right person to lead this effort.
August 2013 - Mobile Office Schedule
Aug 1, 2013
Thursday 8 August 2013 – Box Elder County
What: Mobile Office Visit to Box Elder County
When: Thursday 8 August, 2013 @ 10:00 AM - Noon
Where: Honeyville, Utah @ Honeyville City Hall, 2635 West 6980 North, Honeyville, Utah 84314 (Council Room)
Thursday 8 August 2013 – Box Elder County
What: Mobile Office Visit to Box Elder County
When: Thursday 8 August, 2013 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Tremonton, Utah @ Tremonton City Library, 210 North Tremont Street South, Tremonton, Utah 84337 (Meeting Room)
Tuesday 13 August 2013 – Summit County
When: Tuesday 13 August, 2013 @ 10:00 AM - Noon
Where: Summit County, Utah @ Summit County Library/Kimball Junction Branch, Richins Building, 1885 West Ute Blvd., Park City, Utah 84098 (Room 133)
Tuesday 13 August 2013 – Summit County
When: Tuesday 13 August, 2013 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Francis, Utah @ Francis City Hall, 2319 S. Spring Hollow Road, Francis, Utah 84036 (Council Room)
Thursday 15 August 2013 – Sanpete County
When: Thursday 15 August, 2013 @ 10:00 AM - Noon
Where: Moroni, Utah @ Moroni City Hall, 80 South 200 West, Moroni, Utah 84646 (Council Room)
Thursday 15 August 2013 – Sanpete County
When: Thursday 15 August, 2013 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Manti, Utah @ County Courthouse, 160 North Main, Manti, Utah 84642 (Commission Chambers)
Thursday 22 August 2013 – Salt Lake County
What: Mobile Office Visit to VA Medical Center
When: Thursday 22 August, 2013 @ 10:00 AM - Noon
Where: Salt Lake City, Utah @ George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84148 (Building 1 Lobby)
Wednesday 28 August 2013 – Daggett County
What: Mobile Office Visit to Daggett County
When: Wednesday 28 August, 2013 @ 10:00 AM - Noon
Where: Manila, Utah @ Manila Town Office, 145 East Highway 43, Manila, UT 84046 (Meeting Room)
