SENATOR COLLINS' STATEMENT ON DECISION TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BILL
U.S. Senator Susan Collins today released this statement after Majority Leader Reid announced his intention to postpone Tuesday's scheduled vote on the PROTECT I.P. Act.
"I agree with the decision to postpone a vote on the PROTECT IP Act.
"While illegal infringement of intellectual property is a serious problem, this bill goes too far and has many unanticipated consequences as it is currently drafted.
"Legitimate concerns have been raised - even by Members of the Judiciary Committee and key co-sponsors of the bill. We need to appropriately deliberate the issues to identify the correct policy for all concerned. This bill should not be fast tracked. We need to ensure that the Internet remains open and accessible to all, and that our First Amendment rights are protected."
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"I agree with the decision to postpone a vote on the PROTECT IP Act.
"While illegal infringement of intellectual property is a serious problem, this bill goes too far and has many unanticipated consequences as it is currently drafted.
"Legitimate concerns have been raised - even by Members of the Judiciary Committee and key co-sponsors of the bill. We need to appropriately deliberate the issues to identify the correct policy for all concerned. This bill should not be fast tracked. We need to ensure that the Internet remains open and accessible to all, and that our First Amendment rights are protected."
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