As Ranking Member, I am going to work to ensure that our producers have the tools and the necessary protection to meet this challenge.
Before we enact new legislation, it is important to determine whether there is an actual need for more laws.
I do refuse to accept that the problem is too difficult because people who want to steal will always find a way.
I agree that increased online theft of intellectual property has really become a rampant problem.
I appreciate your holding this hearing on this very important subject.
What do you believe is the appropriate role for search engines to play in combating rogue sites?
I think there has been a tremendous amount of instructive testimony that has come out from each of you.
I think that expanded the commerce clause beyond the intentions of the Founding Fathers.
Well, thank you for what you're doing. I'm pleased to see this is working.
I think that the continued funding of the program is essential.
the continuing resolution they proposed last week would cut $160 million from the omnibus level for combating healthcare fraud and abuse.
if you are perpetrating fraud on the American people in our public healthcare programs, then we will pursue you.
the discretionary funding provided by this subcommittee has been essential to the Nation's efforts to reduce healthcare fraud.
I want to welcome Senator Richard Shelby, the distinguished Ranking Member of this subcommittee.
Why is no one going to jail?
Well, I'd like to know how many of these cases you've brought.
Senator Harkin had the foresight to see the need for a grassroots approach to curbing fraud and abuse in Medicare.
It seems to me this is, nationwide, a small amount of money, we get a big bang for the buck on that one.
