Orrin Hatch: “I am proud of you and very pleased to be able to work with you on this Committee.”

Those backlogs at the Social Security Administration are unacceptable to many, if not most, of us here in the Senate.

Having a confirmed Commissioner and sustained leadership will benefit the Social Security Administration.

Understanding what is happening in field and regional offices is critical in the role of executive leader of the agency.

I want to thank my dear colleague from Iowa. He is one of the greatest Senators I have served with. He is just a wonderful friend and a wonderful Senator. He has worked his tail off the whole time he has been here. I am grateful for his…