Orrin Hatch: “The IRS is one of the most powerful agencies in our government, and, consequently, it is both feared and loathed by…”

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

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.

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…

I am grateful to my colleagues and especially my colleague from Louisiana for his kind remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate. It means so much to me. I want him to know that. I want the others to realize how much I appreciated their…