Orrin Hatch actually said...

"Mr. Lighthizer is indisputably qualified to serve as USTR, and I believe he has a strong base of bipartisan support."

"Today we will consider the nomination of Mr. Robert Lighthizer to be the United States Trade Representative."

"Unfortunately, under the last administration, failure to promptly nominate appointees to leadership positions at USTR became the norm."

"We urge you to use the confirmation hearings to clarify Mr. Lighthizer's commitment to promoting a U.S. trade policy that benefits all Americans by protecting and promoting labor, environmental, and h..."