Orrin Hatch: “The favored tax status of debt incentivizes the use of complicated and often wasteful tax-planning strategies.”

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

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

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

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…