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Cornyn: PIPA Deserves a More Thoughtful Process

Statement

Date: Jan. 18, 2012
Location: Austin, TX
Issues: Technology and Communication

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement today on S. 968, the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA):
"Texans have soundly rejected the "pass now, learn later' approach that we saw with Obamacare, and the potential impact of this legislation is too far-reaching to ram it through Congress in such an abrupt way.
"Stealing content is theft, plain and simple, but concerns about the internet and free speech necessitate a more thoughtful, deliberative process."
Last week Sen. Cornyn joined Republicans on the Judiciary Committee in sending the attached letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) requesting him to delay consideration of S. 968 so that concerns with the proposed legislation can be addressed.


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