Orrin Hatch: “The President's budget does not cut $1.5 trillion from Medicaid.”

I thank my dear colleague for his kind remarks. I didn't expect them. I didn't realize this was going on until a few minutes ago. So I am grateful to him. Thanks for that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Pennsylvania.

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

for more than four decades, I have had the distinct privilege of serving in the United States Senate--what some have called the world's greatest deliberative body. Speaking on the Senate floor, debating legislation in committee, corralling…

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