Adam Schiff actually said...

"we kick them out of the country, which seems enormously counterproductive to me, given that we are not creating enough engineers and scientists here."

"Well, finally, I would like to just put out a recommendation, which I am sure all of my colleagues will second, that when you are considering the new patent officers you think of southern California."

"And certainly if we can help keep to our guns in terms of any fee diversion, I will help you a great deal."

"I know you are working on setting a new fee schedule that will allow you to meet the goals for backlog and pendency."