Jerry Nadler

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…

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

I believe we should take a comprehensive approach.

Create a level playing field.

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.

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.

It is often said that if we started from scratch, nobody would write the law as it stands today.

The current music licensing system is rife with inconsistent rules and inequities that make no rational sense.

New York City is home to thousands of creators, song writers, performers, musicians, playwrights, journalists, authors, and inventors.

I would have liked to say, 'welcome to my district.'

Given the wealth of talent, experience, and expertise in the city, it is fitting that Chairman Goodlatte chose to hold one of the Subcommittee's comprehensive Copyright Act review hearings here.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman and welcome to New York.

As always, as we do so, our goal must be to try to ensure a framework within content providers and distributors old and new are appropriately compensated and incentivized in a way that provides a competitive environment for American…

Today we continue our examination of the cable and satellite compulsory licenses contained in the Copyright Act.

I am committed to that. In fact, in the next few days we will launch a public consultation process to strengthen the AOC.

I am surprised that some of my Republican colleagues now seem to oppose the next step in the ongoing privatization process.

There is not now nor will there ever be one party, whether government or private sector, that controls the Internet.

That report is very troubling.

I hope with the conviction of Abu Ghaith that we can stop wasting time and money on the so far unsuccessful Military Tribunal System...

I share your commitment to trying suspected terrorists in our Article 3 courts, and I applaud and congratulate you...

I will start with Mr. Neal.

I think I just heard Mr. Rudick say that that exists already.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Committee will rise informally. The…

I don't have the time to answer all of Mr. Gowdy's arguments except to say that if this bill were to pass, which it won't because the Senate won't look at it, but if the bill were to pass and if my amendment were adopted, it would simply…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add, at the end of the bill, the following: (d) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act limits or otherwise…