Orrin Hatch

The reason we have a tough time raising revenue is because we know that the Democrats will just spend it.

I do not think this administration has been as aggressive in pursuing trade agreements as it should be.

It is ridiculous that this is the only President who, in my memory, has not asked for that power.

The importance of it.

If we fix our tax code, there is no limit to how much we can grow.

I was aware that there were funds that were in trouble.

We would like to see free trade move much faster and much better than it is.

I take away from that experience a deep understanding that there are risks that we need to be very much on guard against.

Frankly, I do not believe that I have a good understanding of your responsibilities as managing director and chief operating officer at Citigroup units.

Some Wall Street participants have--cynically, in my view--labeled your position at Citi as a political trophy position.

I do not share your views on some of these matters and neither, in my opinion, do the American people.

The distinguished Senator from California, a dear friend of mine, indicated that the assault weapons ban was never stricken down as unconstitutional.

Criminals do not walk into a gun shop to buy weapons and submit themselves to a background check.

We need to move back toward greater possibility for civil commitment for the dangerously, violently mentally ill.

I ask that following my remarks, the senior Senator from Rhode Island be granted permission to speak. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I just think it is completely unacceptable and shows a lack of respect and responsiveness by this administration.

For years he has led his party in some fierce budget battles here in the Senate.

Each of the four Senators leaving our committee this year is a devoted public servant.

Senator Snowe has been a fiercely independent voice on the committee and in the Senate.

This was an Information Memorandum, essentially a notice to the States saying, we are open for business.

I have sat with Senator Bingaman for most of my time here in the Senate.

This is not some itty-bitty issue; this is an important issue.

I do not think they have been very forthcoming down there on a whole raft of issues.

I do not know of a single Republican Senator who has not, at one time or another, relied on Senator Kyl's leadership and expertise on any number of issues.

She has tirelessly worked to be responsive to the people of Maine, to address their concerns here in the Senate.