Orrin Hatch actually said...

I believe we are growing poorly and that we can understand the reasons for that, and which leaves us constantly on the edge of the potential...

It is important to do tax reform so that you support economic growth.

Four trillion dollars in tax increases is obviously an enormous impact on the economy.

We have had 4 consecutive years with deficits above $1 trillion, and it looks like we are into the 5th now.