John Conyers actually said...

"Our Nation's economic future depends on the ability of inventors to innovate and create, while at the same time being able to efficiently and effectively protect their products."

"One of the most effective steps we can take in responding to abusive patent litigation is making sure poor quality patents are not issued to begin with."

"Grant funding also helps provide some measure of assistance to crime victims who need and deserve help after being harmed."

"This becomes an incredibly important hearing, which I hope this Subcommittee and its leaders will continue to press on even after this hearing."