Orrin Hatch actually said...

"CHIP was needed to help many families make that transition."

"While it isn't perfect, and while, in my view, some of the subsequent changes to the program have been regrettable, I believe that, overall, people consider it to be a success."

"We thank Chairman Hatch and Ranking Member Wyden for working together, in a bipartisan fashion, on legislation to ensure the continuation of CHIP funding for the long term."

"CHIP has helped children whose families have incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but too low to afford private health insurance."