Orrin Hatch: “I personally feel he has done us a great honor in making these remarks and in pointing out the future of our country…”

“I personally feel he has done us a great honor in making these remarks and in pointing out the future of our country-- what we are going to go through if we do not ultimately pass this balanced budget amendment--I would say within the near future. I also want to pay tribute to him for his stalwart steadfastness in standing up for this balanced budget amendment. It has not been easy for him on his side of the floor, with only 13 other of his 47 Democrat colleagues. I know what he has gone through. I pay tremendous tribute to him as one of our great leaders for this cause at this time. Mr. President, I also would like to pay tribute to my colleague Senator Craig for the long hours and efforts he has made as the leader of our rapid response team. He has worked tirelessly his whole congressional career, both in the House and here in the Senate, to try to pass a balanced budget constitutional amendment.”