Orrin Hatch actually said...

"Tax reform should not have to be a partisan exercise."

"I think we would do well to keep focused, and to frequently remind ourselves of these basic principles."

"I hope that the statements we have heard from some of the Senate Democratic leaders discouraging bipartisan efforts on tax reform do not reflect the views of all our Democratic colleagues."

"My sincere hope--which I have repeated numerous times--is that our Democratic colleagues will be willing to join in this effort."