Orrin Hatch: “I don't like religious discrimination in any way. I can see why people are drawing these conclusions from this debate. I…”

“I don't like religious discrimination in any way. I can see why people are drawing these conclusions from this debate. I can see why people draw such conclusions when you start attacking a man because he has deeply held beliefs. Earlier, I read one statement from Pryor's hearing, questioning his religious beliefs. It was made; and anyone with brains would say, what are his deeply held beliefs? He is a traditional pro-life Catholic conservative. And I guess that is not a good thing to be if you're before this body seeking confirmation to the federal bench. I think it is a good thing to be. I don't think it is bad to be a liberal pro-life Catholic. I think it is important to live your religion, regardless of what religious persuasion you are. I understand religious discrimination. The name of my church is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, yet I am unacceptable in certain groups because they don't think we are Christians.”