Orrin Hatch

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

I rise to pay tribute to an American hero, a powerful leader, and a dear friend, Senator John McCain. After decades of dedicated service to this Nation, John was taken from us over the weekend. The good Senator from Arizona fought his…

Now I would like to pivot to what would ordinarily be a subject unrelated to sports--the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court--but this is no ordinary nomination. Not only is Judge…

Finally, I would like to say just a few words about criminal justice reform. We have been at an impasse since the Judiciary Committee took up the issue earlier this year, but recent reports suggest that negotiations with the White House…

is it appropriate to give a speech at this time? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is recognized. ____________________

I wish to begin on the topic of sports betting. In May, the Supreme Court cleared the way for any State to legalize sports betting, which had been prohibited in all but a handful of States since 1992. I would like to say upfront, I am not…

If confirmed, Dr. Faulkender will support the Secretary of the Treasury directly as one of the foremost economic officials in our government.

But I believe Dr. Faulkender is up to the task.

Ms. Darling has a broad range of experience at the Federal, State, and local levels, especially in areas fostering collaboration between government and community-based organizations.

I rise to discuss the confirmation process for Judge Brett Kavanaugh. For the last few weeks, Democrats have complained endlessly about documents. First, they said there weren't enough documents. Then, when the Judiciary Committee released…

on another matter, I would like to thank those who have worked with me on the important issue of mental health and suicide prevention. This week, President Trump signed into law my National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act, a bill that…

I rise to discuss the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, as some of my colleagues have been doing today. President Trump has chosen a superbly qualified nominee to the Supreme Court--and believe me, I know what is good and what isn't…

The Treasury Department will not be an entirely new workplace for you.

last week, the Finance Committee met to consider the nomination of Charles Rettig to be the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Charles Rettig is a highly qualified man whom I have long believed had near universal support from…

This committee has a special interest in the new tax reform policies that have already started to improve the lives of many Americans.

Today we will consider the nominations of Justin Muzinich, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury.

I rise today to speak on the latest efforts to derail the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. I would like to focus today on a few areas where attacks have come up. Judge Kavanaugh's…

I rise today to discuss the confirmation process for Brett Kavanaugh. By any honest measure, President Trump's nominee, Judge Kavanaugh, is exceptionally well qualified to serve on the Supreme Court. When he was nominated to the DC…

I particularly enjoyed the remarks of my distinguished friend from Texas, a good man, who makes a real difference around here. I rise today to speak on the administration's recent actions regarding global tariff policy. I am one of the…

I enjoyed listening to the minority leader and disagree with almost everything he said. I do believe he is one of the great Senators here, and I care for him. He has a job to do, I suppose. It seems strange that every time a Supreme Court…

It is unacceptable that our country has yet to recognize the importance of providing families with paid time off to care for their loved ones.

I come to this lectern to speak on a subject of perennial importance. It is a subject I know a little something about--one that will not only influence the Senate agenda in the near term but will determine the direction of our democracy…

Another major issue is that the IRS has an aging workforce. Right now, the majority of the IRS's workforce is over the age of fifty and nearing retirement.

If confirmed, I expect Mr. Rettig to work with Congress to modernize the IRS's infrastructure and technology to bring the agency into the 21st century.

Right now, the IRS is at a critical juncture. The American people are already seeing a myriad of benefits thanks to tax reform, as unemployment continues to drop and wages rise.