Orrin Hatch: “Today we will consider the nomination of Mr. Robert Lighthizer to be the United States Trade Representative.”

The Finance Committee has worked with the Treasury Department to ensure proper responsiveness to committee inquiries. We are continuing to review these matters to determine what further oversight is required.

I stand by everything I said during my questioning of Mr. Saul, including concerns about budget summary data.

It is disappointing the ranking member feels a need to question a statement that I made during the hearing.

I urge Congress pass the OPEN ACT before the end of this year.