Political Quotes

On the recordJune 9, 2014
Taking someone else's labor and not paying is simply unfair, and this bill seeks basic fairness for artists who created sound recordings before 1972.
Said by
John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Conyers emphasizes the unfairness of not compensating artists for their earlier works.

Share

More from John Conyers

Oct 31, 2017

This committee has marked up legislation that would unfortunately implement President Trump's vision for mass deportation.

congress.gov
Nov 6, 2017

I ask respectfully that we include relevant officials from the Department of Defense and the Air Force.

congress.gov
Oct 25, 2017

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 234, noes 187, not voting 11, as follows: [Roll No. 588] AYES--234…

govinfo.gov
Jul 26, 2017

For me personally, I've long been reluctant to amend the Constitution to require a balanced budget, because such an amendment could have a devastating consequence for millions of Americans.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation