Thank you Chairman Hatch, for the opportunity to share the concerns and priorities of the National Cotton Council of America (NCC) within the U.S. trade agenda.

This legislation also provided important updates to the traditional TPA framework, including with respect to priority negotiating issues.

I believe, and I believe that Utah believes, and the majority of hardworking Americans believe that if Washington bureaucrats actually asked those same questions, we wouldn't be in the financial crisis that we are in today.

I believe that--regardless of our party affiliation--we can all agree that job creation and a strong, vibrant economy are good things.

I believe that, regardless of party affiliation, we can all agree that job creation and a strong, vibrant economy are good things.

I will be sorely disappointed if it devolves into yet another back-and-forth from each side trying to score political points rather than seeking solutions to the problems ailing our economy.

As Chairman of the Senate Republican High-Tech Task Force, I've been working with colleagues and stakeholders to develop an innovation agenda for the 114th Congress.

I have every confidence you'll be one of the best judges in the country.

Section 285 of the Patent Act was Congress' attempt to deter bad behavior in patent litigation.

I do believe that we still need legislative reform.

I strongly recommend her swift and unanimous confirmation and I just want her to know that we are extremely proud of her.

The President has stated a need to pass additional legislative reform, and I support that.

Yes, I believe that there can, and should, be additional improvements to our legislation--to our patent system through legislation.

This is a good day for Utah, a good day for the Federal judiciary.

I am pleased today to introduce to the Committee an outstanding nominee to fill the vacancy on the U.S. District Court in Utah.

It has been my view, or, at least, a fear of mine, that there might be a natural tendency in any trial court for a judge to engage in what I sometimes refer to as trial by attrition.

For me, this shouldn't be a numbers game. The focus should be on properly issued, high-quality patents.

I have known Jill Parrish for a long time--Justice Parrish. I have nothing but the best respect for her and her ability and capacity to be a district court judge.