Orrin Hatch

my good friend and colleague Mr. Coble, the Chairman of the House Judiciary Intellectual Property Subcommittee introduced in the House today the Copyright Compulsory License Improvement Act. I had intended to introduce similar legislation…

I agree with Dr. White that we should try to find a way to ban cloning of human beings but do so in a way that allows, to the extent ethically proper, valuable research to continue. In these type of debates many of us value the opinion of…

I understand this to be the case. As I noted, the record as of today is unclear on a number of these issues. The Department of Justice is still reviewing some of these cases. But the fact that the defendant was eventually acquitted does…

I want to echo the remarks of my colleague, Senator Bennett, in sharing with the Senate the creed written by our fellow Utahn, Terry Harris. It is an inspiring declaration of personal integrity and determination. I join in commending Terry…

Let me be clear: This economic circumstance is a sad fact of life in many developing nations but it is a fact of life nevertheless. A key question is how best to bring new treatments and new hope to these underprivileged peoples around the…

as I said, I have listened with care to the arguments made today in opposition to the nomination of Dr. David Satcher for the position of Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service and Assistant Secretary for Health, and I…

I am very concerned about debating this bill today, a bill which falls within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee, without our having any hearings or other discussion, because there are a lot of complicated issues involved here. I…

I have listened with great care to our debate about the nomination of Dr. David Satcher over the past few days. It has been a constructive discussion, one which has raised a number of important issues. I have the greatest respect for the…

Good morning. It is a true pleasure to be with you this morning and to be included in such a distinguished group of leading economic and antitrust thinkers. I know that, given the early hour, some of you no doubt are looking for some…

I want to compliment the manager of the bill and others who voted against this amendment. I know it was sincerely brought, and I know that there may be some arguments that some could raise. But in all honesty, the FBI has been one of our…

I oppose this amendment. Yes, there are things that can be said, but there are many things that have been accomplished during the tenure of Hoover. I have to say there is a raft of FBI agents who would be very offended by this. And I don't…

I want to compliment both of the Senators from Oregon for their active work on behalf of Judge Aiken. Without their work, I don't think Judge Aiken would be here today. I personally express that so that she will fully appreciate how hard…

I feel I should make a few more remarks here, because I would not want this day to pass without mentioning Barry Silverman, who is one of the judges nominated for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and, of course, Richard Wayne Story, who…

I agree with the criticisms of Judge Aiken's decision. She did indicate that she imposed the sentence in order for the defendant to receive treatment. In her opinion, treatment was the only way she could prevent this individual from…

S. Res. 169, commemorates the ``Immortal Four Chaplains'' whose brave sacrifice is an inspiring story of personal honor and patriotism. Their heroism of 55 years ago stands today as an eloquent and enduring example of service, fellowship…

I always enjoy listening to Members of Congress talk about how the minimum wage is going to benefit this society as we raise the minimum wage

Perhaps the most important legacy this Congress can leave for future generations is implementation of a strong plan to curb tobacco use, and especially its use by children and teens. Quite simply, something needs to be done to get tobacco…

As we complete the 1st session of the 105th Congress, I would like to update my colleagues on how we have advanced the judicial confirmation process. Let me say from the outset that I believe one of the Senate's most important functions is…

I could not let this opportunity pass without recognizing the extraordinary contribution that Kay Holcombe has made during almost 25 years of Government service. Kay, who currently serves as the top health staffer on my good friend…

I wanted to take this brief opportunity to commend Chairman Jeffords for a job well done--for producing a bill which will dramatically improve the way the Food and Drug Administration does business as we move into the 21st century. That…

I understand well the consternation of my good friends from Texas and California. My State of Utah has been there, too. We have suffered no less a proportionate loss of jobs and installations from the past Base Closing Commissions. The…

I rise today to laud the Senate passage of H.R. 672. This legislation, which was introduced by Congressman Coble in the House of Representatives, is the counterpart to legislation I introduced in the Senate on March 20 of this year--the…

Mr. President, I would ask my colleague from Vermont if he will work with me and the other members of the Judiciary Committee to help ensure that we keep the needs of rural satellite viewers in mind as we consider reforms to the compulsory…

The political class is not sliding reluctantly down a slippery slope, it is eagerly skiing down it, extending its regulation of political speech in order to make its life less stressful and more secure. Thus is the First Amendment nibbled…

I rise this evening to say a few words in response to President Clinton's radio address over the weekend about the pace of the Senate's consideration of judicial nominees. In that address, the President chided Members of this body for what…