Frank Pallone actually said...

"I started out in my opening statement saying there was no legitimacy to this hearing, and the last line of questioning certainly confirms that."

"I think we can all agree that the IP transition already underway is good for American consumers, the economy, and the country as a whole."

"I have been advocating for flexibility to be incorporated into the Act, and I have called the 10-year rebuilding timeframe too rigid and arbitrary."

"The requirement to rebuild within 10 years if biologically possible eliminates certain management options from consideration that could lead to greater social and economic benefits while still support..."