Orrin Hatch
Orrin Hatch
Orrin Grant Hatchis an American politician who is the President pro tempore of the United States Senate, serving since January 2015...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth22 March 1934
We are going to have to do things differently,
answer obligation push questions
The only person who can really answer the questions is the president. And he has an obligation to do that, ... And I think he will, if push comes to shove.
focus protecting
I would implore my colleagues, let's keep our focus where it matters: on protecting our citizens,
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It's no secret that the NRC had its own motivations for granting this license, and up until now the PFS plan has enjoyed the protection of the NRC process, ... Today's decision opens the proposal up for legal challenges from the state and administrative challenges from the Department of Energy and the White House, and we are still pursuing legislative solutions.
enforcing familiar record upholding
I know you, and I am familiar with your 30-year record in enforcing and upholding the law,
presidency
then I have to tell you I think that this presidency will be over.
attorneys close committed equal general handful john justice opportunity
Of the 67 attorneys general we have had, only a handful have come close to the qualifications that John Ashcroft possesses, ... He has always been committed to equal justice and opportunity for all.
executive fair private raise
And it's not fair to even raise executive sessions after we've had two private meetings.
ammunition hopefully neutral resolve stay
I'm not going to second-guess my colleagues, but one of us has to stay neutral on this and hopefully give the administration enough ammunition to resolve this process,
feels honor veto
He said he would have to veto the bill. He feels like he would have to honor that commitment.
clearly conflicts interest
He should do it independently because that's the only way we're going to have ... a way around these conflicts of interest that clearly exist,
john knows player sound starting
John is starting to sound like the accordion player who only knows one tune: 'Lady of Spain,'
john move proceed roberts
I think that we need to proceed with John Roberts and move right ahead,
abide campaign encourage finance fulfill possible pursue
I encourage you to fulfill your oath, abide by statutory obligations, and pursue an investigation into the administration's possible campaign finance abuses, as you see fit.