Orrin Hatch: “The Federal judiciary is absolutely critical to this country. It is the third branch of Government.”

I urge Congress pass the OPEN ACT before the end of this year.

Those backlogs at the Social Security Administration are unacceptable to many, if not most, of us here in the Senate.

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

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…