Bob Goodlatte

What really makes me mad about this whole sorry episode is that the IRS subpoenas information from taxpayers all the time...

I think that case shows just how important the PTO post-grant proceedings are, particularly the inter partes review process.

It is important for all patents to be subject to IPR, and maintaining a strong IPR process is paramount to ensuring strong patent quality going forward.

When we look at the array of agencies and departments within the Federal Government, only a certain number carry out a mission that is explicitly called for in the Constitution.

At this time, it is my pleasure to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Lance).

At this time, it is my pleasure to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. King), the chief sponsor of this legislation.

At this time, it is my pleasure to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe), a distinguished member of the Judiciary Committee, and welcome him back.

I claim time in opposition, even though I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I support this amendment. It would require Federal agencies to submit reports electronically to the Congressional Budget Office on settlement agreements into which they enter. The amendment's electronic reporting requirement would help…

I claim time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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 Rhode Island will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee The Acting CHAIR…

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 Michigan will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Cicilline The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I just want to thank the gentlewomen from California, Mrs. Mimi Walters and Ms. Lofgren, for their hard work, and the women who have spoken out about their own personal experiences with regard to sexual assaults because without their…

It is now my great pleasure to yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Mimi Walters), the chief sponsor of this legislation and a member of the Judiciary Committee.

The House of Representatives cannot only refuse, but they alone can propose the supplies requisite for the support of government.

I believe that this side has the right to close, and I have one speaker remaining, so we are prepared to close whenever the gentleman from Georgia is ready. I reserve the balance of my time.

The chickens have indeed come back home to roost as a result of 20 years of NRA control of decisionmaking about firearms here in this Congress.

You are the chief law enforcement officer of the United States, and the final decision regarding the prosecution is yours.

The time of the gentleman has expired. The witness is permitted to answer the question.

The time of the gentleman has been expired, but the witness will be requested to answer the question.

Your refusal to answer questions regarding one of the most important investigations... is an abdication of your responsibility.

This is really a spectacle, as we get ready in Congress to leave for 7 weeks of vacation.

There is absolutely no evidence of any criminal activity.

We can spend the few days that remain on conspiracy theories and political sniping or we can attempt to solve even one of the long list of problems facing this country today.

The rush to impeachment, although ineffectual, would set a dangerous precedent for the Congress and the American people.