Orrin Hatch: “We support the 'Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015,' which has been introduced in the…”

This is a long-overdue nomination.

for more than four decades, I have had the distinct privilege of serving in the United States Senate--what some have called the world's greatest deliberative body. Speaking on the Senate floor, debating legislation in committee, corralling…

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.

Having a confirmed Commissioner and sustained leadership will benefit the Social Security Administration.