Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 169, the Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act. The Constitution authorizes Congress ``to promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries.'' Our copyright system is designed to help fulfill that mandate by promoting the work of authors, musicians, artists, and other creators. Creative industries contribute hundreds of billions of dollars to the U.S. economy every year. This bill makes it easier for some of our brightest young creators to obtain copyrights on their award-winning work. This is essentially the same as the bill that passed the House under suspension of the rules last year. Promoting and encouraging the next generation of American creators ensures that our creative economy will remain strong for decades to come. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”