Orrin Hatch actually said...

"I have long believed that the Senate owes the President some deference with respect to his qualified nominees."

"The conflict over judicial appointments in general, and over this nomination in particular, is a conflict over the proper role of judges in our system of government."

"Unfortunately, under the last administration, failure to promptly nominate appointees to leadership positions at USTR became the norm."

"Mr. Lighthizer is indisputably qualified to serve as USTR, and I believe he has a strong base of bipartisan support."