Bob Goodlatte actually said...

"The result has been a waste of tax dollars, a crippling of the federal courts' ability to fairly administer criminal and civil justice for all citizens, and an unwise concentration of law enforcement ..."

"However, political motivations should not drive settlements in criminal cases."

"It is clear that no one benefits when the federal government indiscriminately criminalizes conduct without regard to prudential and constitutional limitations."

"I look forward to our work together on issues related to intellectual property and our courts and the Internet."