Orrin Hatch: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing. I appreciate our witnesses being here today.”

I appreciate the majority leader's remarks in a wide variety of ways. What a great leader he is. We all should pay very strict attention to the way he handles himself and his seriousness about our U.S. Senate. Last night, Senate Democrats…

It is disappointing the ranking member feels a need to question a statement that I made during the hearing.

Having a confirmed Commissioner, and sustained leadership, will benefit the Social Security Administration.

I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? Hearing none, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 1551), as amended, was passed.