Orrin Hatch: “It is time to give Miguel Estrada the same privilege that we gave to Judge Paez.”

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.

Those backlogs at the Social Security Administration are unacceptable to many, if not most, of us here in the Senate.

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

what can you say about a dear friend who has passed away? That he was brilliant? And supremely accomplished? That he loved family and church? And the law? And people from all walks of life? To say these things does not nearly capture the…