Orrin Hatch actually said...

"Leveling the playing field requires addressing the relative tax advantages available to foreign-owned U.S. corporations that represent one of the most senseless aspects of our current corporate tax co..."

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

"The United States cannot stand apart from corporate tax competition in a globalized economy and is falling further behind each year."

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