[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24124]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                           HON. JIM McDERMOTT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2007

  Mr. McDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I was unable to vote on passage of the 
conference report on H.R. 2669. Were I able to, I would have voted 
``aye'' on this important bill.
  Furthermore, I was also unable to vote for final passage of H.R. 
1908. Were I able, I would have voted ``aye'' on this legislation, 
noting that while the bill is not perfect, the Congress must continue 
to consider legislation to reform our patent laws. I look forward to 
considering a more refined product when this bill is next before the 
House.

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