Press Release

Comment from Maria A. Pallante, President and CEO, Association of American Publishers, on the Passing of Pat Schroeder

“As many will write, Pat Schroeder was a principled and pioneering Member of Congress, where she used her ferocious legal chops, wit, and skill to advance issues that were often called women’s issues but were really about families or fighter pilots. The American publishing community is doubly lucky because in her second act, following elected service, she devoted her energy to protecting copyright and freedom of expression, serving as President and CEO of AAP for 12 years from 1997 to 2009.  Today, I am shattering a little glass in her honor.”