Square Peg: Confessions of a Citizen Senator

Hatch, Orrin

ISBN 10: 0465028675 / ISBN 13: 9780465028672

Published by Basic Books, New York, 2002

About this Item

272 pages. Notes, index. Signed by the author. Orris Hatch has represented Utah in the U.S. Senate for over 25 years. He provides behind-the-scenes insights into what really went on during the Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings, and the Clinton impeachment hearings.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Square Peg: Confessions of a Citizen Senator
• Publisher: Basic Books, New York
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0465028675
• ISBN 13: 9780465028672
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition. First Printing.
• Condition: Very good
• Dust Jacket Condition: very good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

From Square Peg:I had been a Senator only a few weeks when one night I noticed James Eastland walking toward me on the Senate floor. At the time, he was a titan, one of a small group of men who ruled their committees like lords in the Middle Ages. Their will was never challenged; their decisions were never questioned. Eastland was a chairman's chairman, a son of the South, a master of the rules and a man with an unshakable contempt for the foolish and, worse, the inexperienced."Hatch," he barked, "how about going to dinner?" "I'd be delighted," I said quickly, having no intention of refusing. I was the newest member of his committee and had the most to lose from his displeasure.…After we had ordered, Eastland fell silent. For twenty minutes, I said nothing, waiting for him to speak. He puffed on his cigar and worked on a large bowl of soup, the whole time glaring into the distance. I began to wonder if I'd made a mistake, if I wasn't supposed to be there. Suddenly Eastland looked over at me, his face in a snarl."Hatch," he snapped."Yes, sir?" "Do you think we can save this country?" "Oh, yes, sir," I said, bushy-tailed with enthusiasm."Bullshit," Eastland growled.

About the Author

Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) has served in the U.S. Senate since 1976. He is the former Chairman and now Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He lives in Salt Lake City and in Washington, D.C.