Following SOPA鈥檚 introduction to the House of Representatives, the instantly released a statement praising the undertaken legislative action.
鈥淲ebsites that blatantly steal the creativity and innovation of American industries violate a fundamental right to property,鈥� said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber. 鈥淥perators of rogue sites threaten American jobs, endanger consumer safety, and undermine the vitality of the online marketplace.鈥�
According to the U.S Chamber of Commerce, 鈥渞ogue鈥� websites draw 53 billion visits annually.
