Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"It is frustrating for many of us that this is a crime that is being conducted in plain view."

"We obviously had a significant legislative failure recently trying to help protect the intellectual property on which so many American businesses rely."

"Yes, I think, Mr. Chairman, this is an issue that we should be sort of talking through..."

"I want to thank Senator Cardin for scheduling this hearing to discuss legislation relevant to this Committee."