Jerry Nadler actually said...

"Today we consider Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Copyright Act and examine how effective it has been in the digital era."

"The DMCA has been effective and has worked to encourage the creation of new digital works and has allowed authors a way to protect against copyright infringement."

"A strong patent system is important to foster innovation. Patents serve as one the key drivers of the Nation's economy."

"after adjustments for inflation, statutory damages are actually lower now than at any point in the last century"