Pat Roberts: “Both the Chairwoman and I, we have no other higher priority than to try to do the best we can to preserve that safety…”

I thank my colleagues for joining me in reviewing the nominations of the individuals before us.

These very important missions will be even better served with the necessary key leadership in place.

Orrin Hatch is not most people. Simply put, the institution he truly loves will not be the same without him.

Your point is extremely valid. Other countries have beat us to the punch, and we have got to get busy.