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On the recordFebruary 14, 2001
I congratulate Senator Hatch for his continuing leadership in improving our copyright, trademark, and patent law. Our intellectual property laws are important engines for our economy, fueling the creative energy responsible for America's global leadership in the software, movie, music, and high-tech industries. The bill we considered today contains amendments recommended to us by the Copyright Office. I commend the Register of Copyrights, Marybeth Peters, for the expertise she brings to her office and the assistance she brings to us.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Discussing improvements to copyright, trademark, and patent law during a Judiciary Committee agenda.

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