No matter how badly senators want to know things, judicial nominees are limited in what they may discuss. That limitation is real, and it comes from the very nature of what judges do. — 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
