Sen. Lee Issues Statement on Disaster Relief Bill Vote
WASHINGTON –Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement regarding today’s vote on the disaster relief bill:
“Raising the debt limit without spending reforms is bad policy. Tying the debt limit to emergency disaster relief is a disgraceful process. The American people deserve better and I will not vote for this status quo deal that only perpetuates the worst of Washington.”
An online version of this release can be found here.
2017
Sen. Lee Speaks Out Against Religious Tests
WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) spoke on the Senate floor to address the hostility displayed towards people of faith who have come before the Senate during recent confirmation hearings and the duty the Senate has to distance itself from this unconstitutional and un-American behavior of religious intolerance. The speech reads, in part:
“Our country’s ban on religious tests is a strong bulwark for religious freedom. As an original provision of the Constitution, it predates even the Bill of Rights, and it applies not just to some religious adherents, but to all of them, equally.”
“The secular, progressive creed has proven that it is capable of triumphalism and intolerance, just like the creeds that have gone before it. Not because its adherents are uniquely wicked; to the contrary, because they are human. There is a way out of this vicious cycle of religious intolerance…and that is for all of us to treat one another with civility and respect, while jealously defending the rights of conscience—for ourselves, our neighbors, and all our fellow citizens. For Christians, Jews, Muslims, atheists, and all others.”
“…at a minimum, this body can do its part by respecting the constitutional rights of citizens who come before it. Lest we forget, we work for them, not the other way around. I trust my colleagues, Republican, Democrat, and independent, will take this to heart.”
Full video and text of the speech can be found here.
ADVISORY: Sen. Lee to Voice Support for Masterpiece Cakeshop
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, September 7th at 11:15am EST, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) will join with other Congressional colleagues to highlight their support for the appellants in the Supreme Court case Masterpiece Cake Ltd. V Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The press conference will be held at the House Triangle where Sen. Lee, Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips, and Alliance for Defending Freedom lawyer Kristen Waggoner will be available to answer questions.
***Members of the media who wish to attend must RSVP to Jillian Wheeler (Jillian_Wheeler@lee.senate.gov)***
Who
Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop
Barronelle Stutzman, owner of Arlene’s Flowers
Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Kristen Waggoner
Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO)
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah)
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.)
Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.)
And others
What
Showing federal support for Jack Phillips and the amicus brief written on his behalf
When
Thursday, September 7th 2017 @ 11:15am EST
Where
House Triangle
