Political Quotes

Mike Lee: “The use of military force in Libya served important U.S. interests in preventing instability in the Middle East”

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
The use of military force in Libya served important U.S. interests in preventing instability in the Middle East
Said by
Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Lee discusses the rationale behind military action in Libya.

Share

More from Mike Lee

Jul 16, 2026

This is a wildly insufficient punishment for a foreign national, in our country illegally, who killed 3 people with a truck," Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, said.

foxnews.com
Jul 18, 2026

278,000 non-citizens registered to vote. It is more important than ever to crush foreign election interference. It is more important than ever to pass the SAVE AMERICA ACT.

whitehouse.gov
Jul 14, 2026

Today’s proclamation shows that President Trump listens to Utahns and respects the limits Congress placed on the Antiquities Act. For too long, presidents have weaponized monument designations to lock up millions of acres, close roads…

blakemoore.house.gov
Jul 28, 2026

Do not assume you have my consent. You do not.

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation