Orrin Hatch actually said...

"Why should the goverment be able to increase its revenue? How do we solve this spending problem?"

"I believe that the administration's position is unfortunate, because it is clear that we have a debt problem."

"We cannot have the debt limit be something that is a threat to the economy unless policy concessions are made."

"All I hear from the administration is that negotiations can only proceed if, first, the President is guaranteed yet another tax hike."