"I think it is a good time for us to check in to learn the vision of each of them and to make sure that they are in accord with the vision that the Congress, on a bipartisan basis, has on behalf of the..."
"Copyright is for the author first and the Nation second."
"Identity theft is a significant and growing problem in the United States."
"The Chairman proposes that we mandate the use of E-Verify without otherwise reforming our immigration laws, but that will only make matters worse."
"E-Verify is supported by 82 percent of the American people."
"ICE was perfectly willing to come and testify today. It was the Chairman who disinvited them."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would ask unanimous consent to insert in the record a letter I have received on this subject from 52 Nobel Prize winners in favor of open access."
"I think this is an important hearing."
"Essentially really this is a copyright exception if you want to get down to what we are talking about."
"I am a cosponsor of the Federal Research Public Access Act because I think if you take--if you really dig down into it, you have to reach the conclusion that that is going to serve us better."
"Well, I just--my time is just about up but I would note I haven't heard anybody cite data, and since this is the Science Committee, we are data-driven."
"the current model is going to fall apart."