Orrin Hatch actually said...

"any sincerely held religious belief cannot be abridged by the Government without a compelling reason"

"It does perhaps its most important work in protecting unpopular religious beliefs, vindicating the Nation's longstanding aspiration to serve as a refuge of religious tolerance."

"It is important to know whether you are a surrogate for President Trump or for particular interest groups."

"I was one of its authors. I talked Senator Kennedy into coming on board."