Political Quotes

“Thank you very much. Mr. Chairman, I insert in the Record the list of inventors that are just a small measure of those coming from a wide array of diversity. Let me say that we are on the floor today because we do believe in innovation. We are on the floor today because we all believe in innovation. My amendment attests to that fact. Both the chairman and ranking member agree that we should look into those small inventors that have been the backbone of American society. I would ask again that as we look at the full measure of this legislation, that we also will take that into consideration. I am hoping that my amendment No. 6 will be supported. But in conclusion, I want to take note of the fact that the Jackson Lee amendment No. 5 will be voted on and Mr. Massie's amendment will be voted on. We hope that we will get a strong vote of support. But I would hope that whatever reflection those votes characterize, it in no way reflects on the issue which we are trying to bring forward. Members will vote and Members will not vote. We hope they will vote for our amendments. But, really, what this is all about is to make sure that we do cover and protect that genius that lies across the landscape of America. Maybe a 5-year-old that is tinkering with Legos is an inventor who needs to be protected. That is the gist of what our discussion and debate is. That is why my amendment No. 6 was offered and No. 5.…”