Reply from Congressman Emanuel Cleaver concerning Orphan Works Act of 2008

[Leo Mauler]

--- On Tue, 8/12/08, David Nicol 
<davidnicol at gmail.com> wrote:

> I actually don't recall what position I was 
> endorsing when I attempted to summarize our 
> discussion of HR #5889 in an e-mail to our
> former mayor and fifth district rep, but 
> here's his reply
> 
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Congressman Emanuel Cleaver
> Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 10:44 AM
> Subject: Reply from Congressman Emanuel Cleaver
> To: davidnicol at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Dear David:

...
...

> Although I believe the public could benefit from
> access to more works, we should not sacrifice the
> fundamental right of an artist to his or her work.
> Currently, H.R. 5889 is pending consideration in 
> the House Committee on the Judiciary.  If this 
> bill should come to the floor for a vote, I will 
> be sure to keep your thoughts in mind.

Sounds like a politician: try to make both sides think you are on "their side" while not actually expressing an opinion favorable to either side.