“Senator Orrin G. Hatch personified the American Dream…born the son of a carpenter and plaster lather, he overcame the poverty of his youth to become a United States Senator. With the hardships of his upbringing always fresh in his mind, he made it his life’s mission to expand freedom and opportunity for others—and the results speak for themselves.”

Senator Orrin G. Hatch personified the American Dream...born the son of a carpenter and plaster lather, he overcame the poverty of his youth to become a United States Senator. With the hardships of his upbringing always fresh in his mind, he made it his life’s mission to expand freedom and opportunity for others—and the results speak for themselves.

Remarks from Matt Sandgren, Executive Director of The Hatch Foundation on Sen. Orrin G. Hatch's passing.