Orrin Hatch actually said...

"it is imperative that federal law enforcement carefully and continually articulate that the FBI is there to protect them, not police them for ordinary lawful conduct."

"I do not come into this hearing with any pre-conceived agenda as to how we ought to treat tribes and territories."

"Let us get this going. Senator Baucus has been detained down at the White House, and, as I understand it, he has asked me to get this moving."

"As is apparent from the physical seating today, today's forum is not a traditional hearing."