Orrin Hatch: “Unfortunately, that is largely because Democrats refused to positively participate in writing the bill.”

This is a long-overdue nomination.

what can you say about a dear friend who has passed away? That he was brilliant? And supremely accomplished? That he loved family and church? And the law? And people from all walks of life? To say these things does not nearly capture the…

These taxes will hurt American families and put American jobs at risk.

I thank my dear colleague for his kind remarks. I didn't expect them. I didn't realize this was going on until a few minutes ago. So I am grateful to him. Thanks for that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Pennsylvania.