Mr. Chairman, we can all agree, I think, that this amendment is necessary. We are talking about denying tens of thousands of families and seniors access to an efficient, cost-effective program that keeps families together and lowers the…

Unfortunately, the existing landscape is marred by inconsistent rules that place new technologies at a disadvantage against their competitors and inequities that deny fair compensation to music creators.

I am sorry this hearing, as well as the last, is not in New York, because everything is better in New York, but we have to make due.

create a level playing field.

I believe we should take a comprehensive approach.

The government must get out of the business of picking winners and losers in this industry.

I don't see how equitably or morally anybody has the right to make such a decision, and certainly not Congress.

Mr. Chairman, two of our central responsibilities as Members of Congress are to support a strong national infrastructure and to ensure that every American has a place to call home. The funding levels provided in this legislation will make…

In a capitalist system, it may be somebody's judgment that not paying people for their performances because they get compensated through promotions, et cetera... But, it should be the decision of the person whose services are being…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 73, line 7, after the dollar amount insert ``(increased by $988,471,000)''. Page 73, line 15, after the dollar…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 93, line 21, after the dollar amount insert ``(increased by $29,100,000)''. Page 114, line 7, after the…