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On the recordMay 8, 2012
As Chairman Leahy and Senator Grassley noted, the report makes clear that intellectual property is a key driver of our economy.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes the importance of intellectual property to the economy.

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