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Floor Speech on Nomination of Andrew Hurwitz
Jun 11 2012
I spoke on the Senate floor today about my opposition to the nomination of Andrew Hurwitz to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Below is a transcript of my remarks:
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Andrew Hurwitz, Ninth Circuit
it simply is not the case that a court can properly be described as activist just because it enforces the Constitution's structural limits on federal power.
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Statement of U.S. Senators Herb Kohl and Mike Lee on the EU’s Announcement Regarding Google
May 21 2012
We are pleased that the EU is working with Google to develop a set of voluntary solutions to the search engine’s problematic practices, including those that we identified at our September 2011 hearing.
Senator Ron Johnson Supports Lee Budget
May 17 2012
I would like to thank my good friend, Senator Ron Johnson, for taking the time to speak on the Senate floor in support of my Saving the American Dream budget proposal. He eloquently articulated the reasons why we must reduce the growth of government and stop going further into debt before it is too late. Below is a video of his remarks, as well as a transcript:
As Prepared for Delivery
I am glad we are discussing this topic today because I believe strongly that our tax system is in great need of reform. Our current tax code is just way too complicated, biased against saving, and distorts economic behavior. Also, we have the unfortunate distinction of having the highest corporate tax rate in the world. Not surprisingly, this has not provided incentive for corporations to stay or relocate here – resulting in the flight of jobs and capital away from the U.S.Emery County has visit from Sen. Mike Lee
Apr 10 2012
Emery County was treated to a visit from Sen. Mike Lee on April 3. He met with county commissioners and other county officials as well as the public in Green River and in Castle Dale.
Green River Town Hall Recap
Apr 10 2012
Last week, I held a town hall meeting at the John Wesley Powell River History Museum in Green River. I spoke with several county commissioners, the mayor of Green River, and other local officials, but more importantly I spoke with everyday citizens about the issues that they found to be most important.
Blanding Town Hall Q & A
Apr 06 2012
I would like to thank everyone who attended my recent town hall meeting in Blanding, UT. If you were unable to attend the town hall or tune in to the live stream of the event, here are some highlights. I had some great questions from those in attendance.
Ensuring the 21st century is another American century should be Congress’s top priority. There is no reason for America to take a backseat to China or any nation as the world’s economic superpower. Congress’s role in the effort is clear—it can either lay the policy foundation for, or create hurdles against, achieving economic prosperity.
Individual Liberty and Obamacare
Mar 22 2012
Decisions about where you go to the doctor and how you're going to pay for it are not decisions that are national in nature, according to the text and spirit and letter and history and understanding of the constitution. They are not and they cannot be. If in this instance we say well, this is just important so we need to allow Congress to act, if we do that, we do so at our own peril. We stand to lose a great deal if all of a sudden we allow Congress to regulate something that is not economic activity.
