Orrin Hatch

I want to compliment the distinguished Senator from Wyoming for the wonderful remarks he has made. They are right on point. Last week's Judiciary Committee hearing on Judge Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination made two things abundantly…

I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to complete my remarks today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

before I begin my remarks on the Supreme Court nomination, I want to just say a word about the terrorist attack in London yesterday. I was devastated to hear that two Utahans, Kurt and Melissa Cochran, were victims in yesterday's attack…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Blunt). Without objection, it is so ordered.

I want to know what is your overall philosophy on regulation on behalf of an awful lot of people in Kansas who feel that they are being ruled and not governed.

OFCCP appears to prioritize specific quota results rather than equal consideration and opportunity.

I think, again, perfect illustration of why you should be on the U.S. Supreme Court.

It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is.

I am worried about the ordinary American, and sometimes even the non-American.

I have long believed that the Senate owes the President some deference with respect to his qualified nominees.

The conflict over judicial appointments in general, and over this nomination in particular, is a conflict over the proper role of judges in our system of government.

It is about restoring the constitutional allocation of powers between the three branches.

If the law can change so easily, not through bicameralism and presentment to the President... where is the due process?

I was one of its authors. I talked Senator Kennedy into coming on board.

It is important to know whether you are a surrogate for President Trump or for particular interest groups.

Justice Scalia emphasized the difference between judges and legislators.

It is not my job to do your job.

There is no question that any fair observer would say how lucky we are to have you nominated.

I have seen all kinds of judges come before this Committee, and there have been a number of great ones.

I am very proud of you and the service that you are giving to our country.

I am a Chevron skeptic, and have led the fight to overturn this decision legislatively with my Separation of Powers Act.

RFRA does perhaps its most important work in protecting unpopular religious beliefs, vindicating this Nation's long-held aspiration to serve as a refuge of religious tolerance.

Judges that say what the law is promote liberty. Judges that say what they think the law should be undermine it.

We are entitled to protection, too, under that law.

It does perhaps its most important work in protecting unpopular religious beliefs, vindicating the Nation's longstanding aspiration to serve as a refuge of religious tolerance.