intellectual property is an important part of our U.S. economy.

I'm proud of the fact that we are pursuing this.

How dare anybody suggest that we are at the end of this? This is the beginning of this.

We have to make an example of it. We need to get to the bottom of it.

The Commission has their tradition of working with both the legislative branch and the executive branch to provide analysis and factual data to support you in your policy role.

I believe you will be an exceptional addition to the International Trade Commission.

the ITC provides a vital tool for U.S. companies that face unfair competition from foreign imports.

We exist to secure two fundamental principles. First, Americans have the right to know that the money Washington takes from them is well spent. Second, Americans deserve an efficient and effective government that works for them.

The State plan is a good plan. I want to have the chance of succeeding.

the budget for treatment and fire reduction has been cut by the Administration.

I want to first say how much I have appreciated the opportunity I had of meeting you in private.

It would seem to be completely beyond what you just expressed there to just say, well, we are going to disregard the court rulings and we are just going to claim eminent domain.

And if that were to be the case, you could see the resentment and the frustration that many of these folks living in these rural counties would feel.

These prairie dogs are not like Occupy Wall Street individuals. They are not hanging out in public parks.

Should a pause also coincide with a delay in penalties for the non-adopters?

It simply is beyond reason, why they wouldn't do that.

I hate press conferences, but I had to do this one.

The most important fact to consider when examining water supply issues in the Colorado River Basin is that the river and its usage are primarily governed by the Colorado River Compact of 1922.