Orrin Hatch actually said...

"Confirmation hearings are supposed to be an opportunity for the American people to hear from the nominee."

"I appreciate the way you have conducted these hearings in spite of these type of irresponsible outbursts and so forth that it is hard to believe."

"You have authored landmark opinions on the separation of powers, administrative law, and national security."

"This has been the most thorough Supreme Court confirmation process that I have ever participated in."