Orrin Hatch: “Of that amount, CMS reported that the improper payments from Medicare were estimated to be more than $44 billion.”

I just can't express my gratitude for the kindness of my dear friend from Pennsylvania. This means so much to me. I didn't even realize it was going to happen. I hustled over here, and there it was. I say to the Senator, I am grateful to…

I thank Senators Alexander, Whitehouse, Grassley, Feinstein, Coons, and Kennedy for all of their hard work on this important bill. I am touched by this gesture. I also thank all of the staffs involved, including those in the cloakroom, and…

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

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