Political Quotes

“that is the oddest invocation of the burden of proof I have heard. The burden of proof is somehow on those who would support one bill, but not on those who would support one equally important. The gentleman said the burden of proof is on one. As a matter of fact, what is clear to me from working with the universities is this: They had some objections. We have improved the bill from their standpoint to the point where they do not now object to it. They are not choosing between the two bills. But I would differ. At least with the universities I have talked to, there are elements in this bill, including, for instance, blocking the diversion of patent fees from the Patent Office, which makes them want some bill, and there are others who believe that some action in light of what is going on internationally is important. The key point is this: People who are the proponents of one position versus another should not come in and simply say, oh, the universities do not like your position, when they have a neutral position. I think some Members got the impression that they have taken sides.”