"The only purpose of this sham, Obama-mandated organization is to stifle economic growth," Cruz said in a statement.

“Thanks to all who assisted in operation [Free] @basedMikeLee.”

“How do you explain this disparity by reference to anything other than the politicization of what’s happened there?”

For a moment on Tuesday, Lee represented every sensible American who was forced to listen to Biden's speech.

“Congress and the public have a right to know the extent to which DirecTV’s decision to drop Newsmax was politically motivated.”

Social media users lampooned "grown senators using Taylor Swift lyrics in their arguments" during the hearing.

“We deserve proper consideration and the chance to read, debate and amend - not a backroom deal," the senator said.

“Why on earth did you not defend them?”

'Senator Sinema is a friend. I am appalled by this behavior,' Lee tweeted in support of the Democratic senator.

“Lindsey and Mike should be ashamed of themselves for not putting up the fight necessary to win.”

'This is the greatest social justice cause of our time - the innocent unborn,' Hawley tweeted regarding the brief.

'Now, America’s global standing, treasure, and brave service members are being lost in conflicts the people’s legislators never debated.'

“Its proposed updated app will be approved for reinstatement to the App Store.”

'No corporation should be so big and so powerful that it can control the political process, that it can override the will of the voters.'

Republican Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah decried the appalling conditions they witnessed at the border.

“Everything about this bill is rotten to the core.”

He called on “more work” to be done in the Republican Party to “chart the proper course for our party.”

“Everyone makes mistakes.”

Lee delivered his opening statement on Monday morning without wearing a mask.

“We’re not a democracy.”