Orrin Hatch actually said...

"But let us not mince words: it is a big step."

"I particularly want to thank our ranking member for his open mind and his ability to look at these matters and do so in a constructive way."

"I am very pleased that we have been able to bridge so many divides, and I am optimistic about our chances going forward."

"I want to thank everyone for attending this morning. Before we begin, I just want to say something about the awfulness of this past weekend."