Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) Delivers Weekly Republican Address On Health Care Reform 8-15-09

In the weekly Republican address, Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah discusses Americans' skepticism of Democrats' proposals for a government-run health care plan.

Sen. Hatch lays out four area of agreement a bipartisan reform could start from, but laments Democrats' fiscally unsustainable direction.

Sen. Hatch adds, I am disappointed about the attempts to characterize the behavior of Americans expressing their concerns as un-American. Although I strongly encourage the use of respectful debate in these town halls, we should not be stifling these discussions. There is nothing un-American about disagreements."

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[equifilibricum]

Orrin Hatch is a lying shill for big business and big pharma. Not a single thing he says here is close to the truth. He is an embarrassment to the country, to the State of Utah, to the Mormon Church and the human race.

The only voices he hears are the voices of the lobbys that bring him boxcars full of money. Make no mistake, this guy has only one interest--make good for globex inc. So, anything he says about the will or interests of Americans is an absolute and unequivocal lie.

[guywalker29]

I tried calling Kay Bailey Hutchison's 8 phone numbers after hearing her demand a vote on the constitutionality of parts of the health bill. Nobody home. So I called Orrin Hatch's office. "I just answer phones here, I don't know anything about what Senator Hutchison proposed, all I see is that she was on the floor".  These Repugnitans don't care, all they care is getting voted in by some church or big business. They are scared to death of getting a real job or being addressed as a civilian.

[deldelgary]

The 2 clueless Republicans holding up the unemployment extension are Jon Kyle from Arizona (202) 224-4521 and Orrin Hatch from Utah (202) 224-5251

The Senate Republicans are out of touch, delusional and not serving the people truly failure of government at a time of its citizens' highest need

[Momsincharge]

Orrin's speach today is another atttempt to keep dividing people on this issue rather than honest communication. He's stirring the pot rather than seeking the walfare of those who elected him.

What a tool of the Healt Care companies !

Men like him grow old in Congress accomplishing NOTHING. Throw this old fool out next election.

[darkcrow1278]

screw you guys you have no idea what obama is doing hes a socialist do you want to live in a hitler america he was a socialist

[cincorobles]

Isn't he on The Big Bang Theory?

[wranglercody41]

obviously you two choose sides. This is not democrat or republican it's the way the system is set up! They're both crooked. As long as big industry and business can buy our represenatives then neither party can be trusted. Neither party seems to represent us they both take care of their own special interests. GET RID OF LOBBYISM!!

[jabo2121]

same old GOP crap- take care of the rich(insur. co.) and screw the rest. they never look to the people just spend there time catering big business. wake up america.

[givethemahand]

GOP plan?

One of their most promoted is Sen. DeMint's plan for a 5K tax credit or voucher (depending on income) for any family not covered by employer paid insurance.

Hello...30 million families x 5K x 10 years is $1.5 trillion.

Thats more than the Dems propose! And 5 K does not buy much of a family policy. What it does buy, is those high deductible high copay polices that the insurance companies call "profit centers".

What a bunch of disingenuous, politiically-driven turds!

[wybz123]

Whats your source I don't mean to be difficult, but I want to look into Orin hatch being payed off.