Orrin Hatch actually said...

"It is premature to agree on some payroll tax reallocation as a patch of convenience and to kick the can down the road yet again."

"Most proposals to reform Social Security by raising payroll taxes would result in massive tax increases, particularly on middle-class Americans, negatively impacting job growth and harming middle-inco..."

"No one wants that to happen, which is one reason why we are here today to begin responsibly looking at the DI program."

"This is an important topic that deserves our immediate attention."