Orrin Hatch: “I appreciate the work you do. You are certainly an intelligent man, and I have no doubt that you will be able to…”

I thank my dear colleague for his kind remarks. I didn't expect them. I didn't realize this was going on until a few minutes ago. So I am grateful to him. Thanks for that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Pennsylvania.

It has been one of the great honors of my life to serve on this committee.

I say, 'damn right.'

nearly 3 months ago, I came to the Senate floor for the first time to support President Trump's nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Here is what I had to say at that time: Judge Kavanaugh is among the most…