Orrin Hatch actually said...

"The U.S. cannot allow countries to backslide on their promises before a trade agreement even goes into effect."

"I see this hearing as an opportunity to identify many of the pitfalls and opportunities in the implementation process."

"Confidence that TPP is going to be implemented the right way is a prerequisite for the agreement to win the support it would need to pass the Congress."

"strong IP protections are crucial to American competitiveness, leadership in creative and innovative industries, and the direct and indirect creation and maintenance of U.S. jobs."