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RIAA Comments on Comcast-BitTorrent Negotiations on Network Management Strategy

WASHINGTON - The following statement was offered today from Chairman and CEO Mitch Bainwol:
“We are pleased that Chairman Martin, Commissioner Tate and others recognize that protecting valuable copyrighted works is central to any discussion about network congestion. We look forward to working together with the FCC and private parties such as Comcast and BitTorrent to ensure that the theft of music and movies is addressed as part of conversations to make networks more efficient.”

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The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is the trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies. Its members are the music labels that comprise the most vibrant record industry in the world. RIAA® members create, manufacture and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legitimate recorded music produced and sold in the United States.

In support of this mission, the RIAA works to protect the intellectual property and First Amendment rights of artists and music labels; conduct consumer, industry and technical research; and monitor and review state and federal laws, regulations and policies. The RIAA® also certifies Gold®, Platinum®, Multi-Platinum™ and Diamond sales awards as well as Los Premios De Oro y Platino™, an award celebrating Latin music sales.

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