Media Center

Statement on SOPA

January 17, 2012

While protecting intellectual property and guarding against online piracy is important, we need to find a better way to do so than this bill. Congress should not stifle the legitimate and legal use of the internet and the freedom and innovation it fosters. 

I applaud the online community for reaching out to my office and participating in the democratic process by opening up the debate on this legislation to the public.