This is an area with unlimited implications, and so I appreciate all of the witnesses today for your diligence in responding to some difficult questions.

Even for getting a historic business record should be the same standard as realtime tracking?

But how long--if you made a call, how long is that kept? Is that a different list?

What do not expect is a carrying of personal communication devices such as cell phones will be used by the government to track and record our every move.

Today we are holding a hearing on the implementation of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act.

the AIA was the first patent reform bill in over 60 years and the most substantial reform of U.S. Patent law since the 1836 Patent Act.

The key reforms incorporated in the America Invents Act... are far too numerous to recite in the time I have.

It needs to be made crystal clear that the rulemakings and regulations promulgated by the PTO should move us forward toward greater certainty.

There is a growing appeal for such effort to have a better understanding of spectrum usage.

I commit to you that we will continue to strive to achieve that goal in an efficient and effective way.

As we implement these changes in the patent system, we need to ensure that the new post grant review and other proceedings provide simple, cost-effective methods for raising challenges.

I really support the efforts you've done on USF reform.

We've introduced a bill known as 'Dig Once,' which requires States to install broadband conduits as part of any federally funded transportation project.

I think it's an important step to move forward.

I appreciate your holding this hearing on the implementation of the--I prefer to call it the Smith-Leahy America Invents Act.

The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act was a monumental achievement and the first significant legislative overhaul of the patent system in over 50 years.

I do want to acknowledge one that unified virtually all Members of this Committee, and that is full funding for the Patent and Trademark Office.

there is very troubling evidence of the lack of cooperation with the Pakistani Government on this matter