In my legal practice, I have seen certain Federal judges controlled or influenced by large corporations..., by large law firms...on more than one occasion(, and) ...by special interests...(some) ought to be thrown right off the bench because they are breaking every code of conduct.
Orrin HatchThis principle that judges are not politicians lies at the very heart of a judicial job - of the judicial job description.
Orrin HatchVigilant and effective antitrust enforcement today is preferable to the heavy hand of government regulation of the Internet tomorrow.
Orrin HatchBecause judges may not issue advisory opinions, judicial nominees may not do so either, especially on issues likely to come before the court. That rule has always been honored.
Orrin HatchWe must use a judicial, rather than a political, standard to evaluate [a nominee's] fitness for the Supreme Court. That standard must be based on the fundamental principle that judges interpret and apply but do not make law.
Orrin HatchBy admitting they have no contingency plan to assist the millions that may lose subsidies, the administration confirms how the misguided law is unworkable for the American people. Iโm committed to working with my Republican colleagues on how Congress can respond to help those hurt by Obamacareโs broken promises.
Orrin Hatch