Orrin Hatch: “I have great confidence in the job Dr. Hamburg will do as commissioner of the FDA.”

I want to thank my dear colleague from Iowa. He is one of the greatest Senators I have served with. He is just a wonderful friend and a wonderful Senator. He has worked his tail off the whole time he has been here. I am grateful for his…

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

It has been one of the great honors of my life to serve on this committee.

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