Political Quotes

“much has been made about previous administrations supporting this kind of initiative. Well, I have in my hand a Commerce Department news release which shows clearly what this is really about. It is not about submarines. It is about gaining access to foreign markets. In this news release it says, quite specifically, that in exchange for loosening up U.S. patent protections that we will make concessions to other nations, and that clearly is what it is about, access to foreign markets. It is no secret why the political appointees want this for access to greater markets overseas, but let us talk about why we need to protect American ideas, American patents within America's borders. That is the key here. Patent examiners, their association, oppose this bill. They find it horrendous. And it will hurt the small business people and the entrepreneurs, and if we care about small business and the entrepreneurs, the little guy, then my colleagues will support my amendment to this legislation.”