Orrin Hatch actually said...

"I hope that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will work with me to ensure that my proposed changes take as many perspectives into account as possible."

"Among the most significant--and inexplicable--inefficiencies in our business tax system is the fact that a significant portion of U.S. business income is taxed more than once."

"our tax system is in need of fundamental reform."

"Eliminating the deduction for interest and a 35-percent withholding tax on interest are, essentially, the same."