Orrin Hatch actually said...

"As a result, if ratified by Congress, our Nation could capitulate our position as the world leader in space exploration."

"I have a number of questions as to whether as a result of this merger consumers will benefit because of increased efficiencies or whether Comcast will be able to use NBC Universal's content as a weapo..."

"If only more people in Washington would follow our example here in the Senate Antitrust Committee, the world would be a much better place, as far as I am concerned."

"It's not so much a political thing as it is just a domestic security thing that people are concerned about."