America's founders were clear that the Constitution established a federal government of few and defined powers. It cannot regulate any activity it chooses, but they only regulate in those areas which the Constitution grants it power to regulate. — Orrin Hatch Copy Share Image
In our system of government, the judicial and legislative branches have different roles. Judges are not politicians. Judges must decide cases, not champion causes.… — Orrin Hatch Copy Share Image
The First Amendment is not an altar on which we must sacrifice our children, families, and community standards. Obscene material that is not protected… — Orrin Hatch Copy Share Image
Today America lost a great elder statesman, a committed public servant, and leader of the Senate. And today I lost a treasured friend. Ted… — Orrin Hatch Copy Share Image
I believe in the separation of powers. If a judge crosses the line between interpreting and making the law, he has crossed the line… — Orrin Hatch Copy Share Image
All I can say is God loves this country. We all know it. We wouldn't be where we are without him. — Orrin Hatch Copy Share Image
As your Senator, I always fought the fight for those who could not fight for themselves, and I believe the results speak for themselves. — Orrin Hatch Copy Share Image
Maybe I should get back to the music-writing phase and write one on tax reform. — Orrin Hatch Copy Share Image
It's high time to address research into medical marijuana. Our country has experimented with a variety of state solutions without properly delving into the… — Orrin Hatch Copy Share Image
As was noted in the Wall Street Journal, last March 21st, FDA approval of drug labelling, '...requires seven to ten years, and costs each… — Orrin Hatch Copy Share Image
If gun laws in fact worked, the sponsors of this type of legislation should have no difficulty drawing upon long lists of examples of… — Orrin Hatch Copy Share Image
Under the Constitution, the president, not the Senate, nominates and appoints judges. The Senate has a different role. We must give our advice . — Orrin Hatch Copy Share Image
