Boucher asked for input regarding the on-line liability issue, noting that the courts have gone to great lengths not to make knowledge a standard, with the artificial result that volition is required by the courts. Boucher remarked that Goodlatte had made a useful suggestion regarding forming a short-term commission. Boucher then inquired whether there would be support for this discussion. Boucher inquired regarding the content providers' interest in transmission rights. He expressed his belief that if the related issues are not addressed now, then leverage would be lost.
Leverage is greatest for both sides today.
Goodlatte disagreed, adding that both sides are at risk and thus would have the incentive to continue discussions. Goodlatte wanted input as to whether there should be any limitations to encryption and encryption override technologies. Valenti replied that if something is encrypted, it must stay that way. Boucher asked Shapiro whether it is fair to consumers how H.R. 2441 is seeking to expand intellectual property rights. Munder said content providers welcome Boucher's and Goodlatte's input.