Orrin Hatch actually said...

"I appreciate, Mr. Williams, your comments about those issues, as well, coming from a private carrier, how important that is, as well."

"I would be opposed to a government plan."

"I personally think that's impossible because of all the State and Federal regulations that are imposed on private plans that a government plan would never be subjected to."

"History already teaches us this lesson. In 1965, Medicare started as a political compromise where it would pay the same rates as the private sector."