Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. I appreciate the bipartisan nature in which this is moving forward. I appreciate specifically Chairman Rogers, Chairman Issa, and the ranking member. I stand in support of this amendment. I think FOIA is a very important principle we have in this, and this just strengthens that. I would also say, Madam Chair, that I was opposed to SOPA. I was adamantly opposed to this. But this bill in particular is desperately needed in this country. Cybersecurity is a very real threat, and this bill is something that is needed in this country. I think it is strong in its Fourth Amendment protections. I think it's appropriate for this Nation to do this. We need to make sure that we're smart in how we advance. There have been some much-needed amendments that were adopted. But again, the bill, as we see it moving forward, I think, will strengthen cybersecurity in this country, and I'm proud of the fact that Chairman Rogers is bringing this bill to the floor. I urge the support of this amendment and the underlying bill.”