[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S7979]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO ORRIN HATCH

  Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, as a President pro tempore emeritus, I 
would like to recognize the retirement of the Senate's current 
President pro tempore, Senator Orrin Hatch. Senator Hatch and I have 
both had the privilege of representing our constituents for more than 
four decades. He has fought for the interests of Utah and his 
constituents throughout his career.
  Senator Hatch has shown a commitment to his beliefs. As both a 
chairman and ranking member of the Judiciary Committee during my 
tenures in both posts, we have had more than one occasion to partner, 
to spar, and to share a laugh. Once we even exchanged ties. I gave him 
a Jerry Garcia one, and he gave me a Rush Limbaugh tie.
  He will be remembered here in the Senate as a respected colleague.
  I wish Senator Hatch, his wife, Elaine, their six children, and all 
his family the best.

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