Orrin Hatch Quotes

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Orrin Hatch

Profession : Politician

Birth : March 22, 1934

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orrin Hatch

Oh, you wouldn't want to hear me sing.

Orrin Hatch

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

Orrin Hatch