Orrin Hatch: “We urge you to use the confirmation hearings to clarify Mr. Lighthizer's commitment to promoting a U.S. trade policy…”

The Finance Committee has worked with the Treasury Department to ensure proper responsiveness to committee inquiries. We are continuing to review these matters to determine what further oversight is required.

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

I say, 'damn right.'

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