INTERNATIONAL PIRACY TOP FIVE COUNTRIES UNVEILED IN WASHINGTON
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) speaks at a press conference held by the Congressional International Piracy Caucus to unveil the top five countries on its 2007 Priority Watch List, in Washington on May 17, 2007. Russia, China, Malaysia, Mexico and Canada topped the list. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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