Ben Cardin actually said...

"It has been pointed out that civility is lacking in our society today. It is not lacking in Orrin Hatch..."

"When I ran for the United States Senate and was able to join this body, I looked to Senator Hatch as the example of what a U.S. Senator should be."

"Bill has been a true colleague on this committee and in the United States Senate."

"Your civility, your commitment to the issues, your listening to both Democrats and Republicans, your ability to bring us together..."