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Mike Lee: “Because of the strict constraints of the budget reconciliation process, I was unable to secure clear, enforceable…”

On the recordJune 30, 2025
Because of the strict constraints of the budget reconciliation process, I was unable to secure clear, enforceable safeguards to guarantee that these lands would be sold only to American families—not to China, not to BlackRock, and not to any foreign interests.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah
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cbsnews.com
Jun 30, 2025

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Sen. Lee explains the withdrawal of a provision regarding public land sales.

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