Orrin Hatch: “The root of our spending problem is the government's major health care programs.”

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

I say, 'damn right.'

I want to thank my dear colleague from Iowa. He is one of the greatest Senators I have served with. He is just a wonderful friend and a wonderful Senator. He has worked his tail off the whole time he has been here. I am grateful for his…

It is disappointing the ranking member feels a need to question a statement that I made during the hearing.