Orrin Hatch: “Before I make my remarks, I understand the distinguished Senator from Tennessee has been waiting to make some remarks…”

“Before I make my remarks, I understand the distinguished Senator from Tennessee has been waiting to make some remarks himself. I ask unanimous consent that he go first, and then if Senator Baucus is here, he goes second, and I go third, but if Senator Baucus is not here, I will go second. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Tennessee is recognized.”