WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Mike Michaud issued the following statement on the Stop Online Piracy Act:

"There's no question that we need to crack down on websites in places like China that infringe U.S. copyrights and hurt our businesses. But it must be done in a way that doesn't shutdown legitimate websites, violate people's rights and censor the internet. I oppose this bill and encourage congressional leaders to listen to the legitimate concerns raised by the many Americans who have spoken out against it."