Chuck Schumer actually said...

"I feel confident we have taken tremendous steps toward the goal that my colleagues and I all identified: solve the problem of frivolous, expensive lawsuits without damaging the legitimate claimants."

"I will not be able to support any deal on post-grant that does not preserve the viability of the process for these little startups."

"It is amazing. One of the reasons we are gaining support is Main Street is being hit by these trolls."

"Today's hearing marks the first time Congress is hearing a unified chorus that legislation we have drafted balances the interests of traditional patent holders and businesses."