Orrin Hatch: “The income tax base, which has become riddled with exclusions, exemptions, deductions, and credits, should be as broad…”

I thank my dear colleague for his kind remarks. I didn't expect them. I didn't realize this was going on until a few minutes ago. So I am grateful to him. Thanks for that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Pennsylvania.

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

the Serve America Act of 2009 authored by Senator Orrin Hatch and the late Senator Edward Kennedy.

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…