Hatch Touts 'Life of Service,' Says He's Stronger Than Ever

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WASHINGTON -- When Sen. Orrin Hatch and his wife discussed whether he should run again for the U.S. Senate late last year, she said, "Orrin, don't you think it's time for you and me to have a life?"

After 49 years of marriage, 30 of which her husband has spent in the Senate, it appeared Elaine Hatch was ready for a change.

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Hatch Touts 'Life of Service,' Says He's Stronger Than Ever

But Orrin Hatch, a Republican and the longest serving Utah politician still in office, just smiled at his wife and said, "Elaine, this is our life."

"My life is a life of service," he said.

So with that, Hatch, 72, opted to run for a sixth term and says he will keep running as long as he remains in good health and his position in the Senate will benefit the state.

"I believe I can do some things that others can't," Hatch said. "I'm right in...

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