Adam Schiff actually said...

"Given the predictable demise of QuikSCAT and ongoing discussions with NASA and the Japanese Space Agency, I am collaborating on a new mission."

"I believe the key to addressing the concerns with the current patent system is to work to increase efficiency at the PTO and improve the quality of patents as well as get rid of the backlog."

"It sounds like in the beginning it would be more than fees because it will take you time to change the fees."

"The three categories I am interested in are do your estimates contemplate fee increases?"