"Counterfeiting and, in particular, online copyright infringement and the piracy of intellectual property is a very real and dramatically growing problem for us here and overseas."
"Global piracy is an enormously difficult thing that is draining billions of dollars of resources."
"We have to balance America's historic role as a Nation that promotes free expression."
"Right. Then my next question, in trying to strike that right balance between free speech protection and promotion of free speech and blocking outright piracy..."
"I support ARPA-E getting a significant increase and think it has shown, both in its strategy and its focus, a real innovative approach."
"I think will help contribute to the role that I also view this committee as having a central place to play in, which is sustaining America's leading role in innovation."
"I am grateful for the opportunity to join you."
"Thank you for convening this important hearing on the transition from a military-led to a civilian-led role for the United States in Iraq, going forward."
"the best way for us to honor both their sacrifice and the investment of over a trillion dollars, here, is to plan adequately for the transition and, hopefully, for a stable and secure ally in Iraq."
"High-speed rail... has value for America, and we are all part of Team America."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for your leadership on these very important issues."