Orrin Hatch Quotes

Judges who take the law into their own hands, who make up constitutional 'rights' in order to strike down laws they oppose, undermine the people's right to have their values shape public policy and define the culture.

- Orrin Hatch

We have promised to do better, and no Republican concern should ever be enough to filibuster our own bill.

- Orrin Hatch

If we could get the corporate tax rate down to, let's say, a maximum of 25 percent, it would be a sea change for this country. It would be great.

- Orrin Hatch

Microsoft is engaging in unlawful predatory practices that go well beyond the scope of fair competition.

- Orrin Hatch

The fact is... our doors have not exactly been knocked down by companies willing to defend Microsoft's business practices.

- Orrin Hatch

Every good fighter knows when to hang up the gloves.

- Orrin Hatch

The problem is that we have evil people who try to skirt the laws. And that's the problem.

- Orrin Hatch

Maybe I should get back to the music-writing phase and write one on tax reform.

- Orrin Hatch

The Indians, they don't fully understand that a lot of the things that they currently take for granted on those lands, they won't be able to do if it's made clearly into a monument or a wilderness. Once you put a monument there, you do restrict a lot of things that could be done, and that includes use of the land... Just take my word for it.

- Orrin Hatch

Our heroes are fighting to bring stability to the Middle East, and they have put pressure on all of the tyrannies of the Middle East. They have taken a stand against tyranny, against terrorists, and for the prospect of decent societies throughout that region.

- Orrin Hatch

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

Vigilant and effective antitrust enforcement today is preferable to the heavy hand of government regulation of the Internet tomorrow.

- Orrin Hatch

I have a rough time wanting to spend billions and billions and trillions of dollars to help people who won't help themselves, won't lift a finger, and expect the federal government to do everything.

- Orrin Hatch

The Federal government does not have any information about extraterrestrial life to conceal, and there are no secret projects for me to investigate.

- Orrin Hatch

I come from the lower middle class, originally. We didn't have anything.

- Orrin Hatch

Only in a nation like ours could someone like me, the scrappy son of a simple carpenter, grow up to become a simple senator.

- Orrin Hatch

The First Amendment is not an altar on which we must sacrifice our children, families, and community standards. Obscene material that is not protected by the First Amendment can and must be prohibited.

- Orrin Hatch

To be blunt, we need to remove the administrative barriers preventing legitimate research into medical marijuana, which is why I've decided to roll out the MEDS Act.

- Orrin Hatch

Nobody believes in the CHIP program more than I. I invented it. I was the one who wrote it.

- Orrin Hatch

Although I will miss serving you in the Senate, I look forward to spending more time with family, especially my sweet wife Elaine, whose unwavering love and support made all of this possible.

- Orrin Hatch

I'm for helping the poor, always have been. And I don't think they should be bereft of healthcare.

- Orrin Hatch

I come from the poor people, and I have been here working my whole stinkin' career for people who don't have a chance, and I really resent anybody that says I'm doing it for the rich. Give me a break.

- Orrin Hatch

I happen to think CHIP has done a terrific job for for people who really needed the help. I have taken the position around here my whole Senate service. I believe in helping those who cannot help themselves but would if they could.

- Orrin Hatch

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

Unfortunately, the liberal philosophy has created millions of people that way who believe everything they are or ever hope to be depends upon the federal government rather than the opportunities that this great country grants them.

- Orrin Hatch

I was the original little guy. This country gave me an opportunity. I want our tax system to do the same for others facing those same circumstances.

- Orrin Hatch

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 weeds on the effectiveness, safety, dosing, administration, and quality of medical marijuana.

- Orrin Hatch

We cannot let our respect for the FBI blind us from the fact the FBI has sometimes come up short of our expectations.

- Orrin Hatch

I may be leaving the Senate, but the next chapter in my public service is just beginning.

- Orrin Hatch

I've talked to Mitt Romney. He's not going to run for this seat. I would be glad for him if he would.

- Orrin Hatch

Capital punishment is our society's recognition of the sanctity of human life.

- Orrin Hatch

I do know dumb-ass questions when I see dumb-ass questions.

- Orrin Hatch

If we worked together, we could pull this country out of every mess it is in.

- Orrin Hatch

I don't think we should be discriminating against anyone. Transgender people are people and deserve the best we can do for them.

- Orrin Hatch

All I can say is God loves this country. We all know it. We wouldn't be where we are without him.

- Orrin Hatch