Orrin Hatch: “I have to say that there were 12 Federal law enforcement officers and personnel who were murdered in the Oklahoma City…”

“I have to say that there were 12 Federal law enforcement officers and personnel who were murdered in the Oklahoma City tragedy. I understand that memorial services for those Federal law enforcement personnel will be held next week. Out of respect for those who were victims, I am reluctant to hold hearings on Waco at this time--although I believe Congress must do so. I have to admit that nobody has been more concerned about the Waco incident and the Ruby Ridge incident than I have been. After all, both States are in close proximity to mine. I have a lot of friends in both States, and there has been a considerable amount of pressure on me to hold hearings in the last month or so, and even before that. I been frank about the fact that I intend to hold Judiciary Committee hearings.”