06/29/2011
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"I also understand there has been more active, in some cases more aggressive, use of challengers at polling places that seem to be specifically targeted at raising concerns or fears amongst those votin..."
"Thank you, Chairman Leahy, and thank you, Director Kappos, for the very strong leadership you have provided to the Patent and Trademark Office."
"I was encouraged by your testimony previously to Senator Feinstein about a goal to reduce pendency to 18 months."
"Well, given how long it takes for you to break in and develop the proficiency of examiners, that makes great sense to me."