Shoddy wires are prone to cath fire

Brian Monks, Vice President of Anti-Counterfeiting Operations for Underwriters Laboratories, says that counterfeiters do not care about the safety of American citizens. He says that because of cheap manufacturing a lack of safety standards, counterfeited items are very dangerous if used. He says that the risk of fire from counterfeit extension cords is a cause for grave concern. (0:58)
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Senator Leahy (D-Vt.) says innovation fuels America

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says that in order for the U.S. to maintain it status as the worlds economic leader, it needs to focus on protecting the intellectual property of American industries. (0:43)
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