Orrin Hatch: “I have sat with Senator Bingaman for most of my time here in the Senate.”

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

I just can't express my gratitude for the kindness of my dear friend from Pennsylvania. This means so much to me. I didn't even realize it was going to happen. I hustled over here, and there it was. I say to the Senator, I am grateful to…

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

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