Orrin Hatch: “Look, I don't withdraw that statement. That statement is an important statement. The distinguished Senator from New York…”

“Look, I don't withdraw that statement. That statement is an important statement. The distinguished Senator from New York and his colleagues had almost 2 years. The distinguished Senator from New York conducted this hearing. The distinguished Senator from New York said it was a fairly conducted hearing. The distinguished Senator from New York had a right to ask any questions he wanted. He did. The distinguished Senator from New York had a right to ask written questions. He did not. He could have asked: What do you think about the 11th amendment? Listen, that is a question that is almost improper because you are saying----”