Orrin Hatch actually said...

"I have sat with Senator Bingaman for most of my time here in the Senate."

"She has tirelessly worked to be responsive to the people of Maine, to address their concerns here in the Senate."

"This is not some itty-bitty issue; this is an important issue."

"I do not know of a single Republican Senator who has not, at one time or another, relied on Senator Kyl's leadership and expertise on any number of issues."