Edolphus Towns: “The Honorable Edolphus Towns, a Member of Congress from the State of New York, Opening Statement”

Let me just say, too, that you're right, this is probably my final bill, and it has been great serving here in this Congress for 30 years. You've taught me a lot, too, and let me just tell you the latest thing that you taught me. We were…

I am a strong supporter of President Obama's goal of improving the way this country uses its spectrum and freeing up more for mobile broadband and a national public safety network.

This bill is the fruit of an inclusive and comprehensive process. I strongly support this bipartisan, good government bill, and I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``aye.''

I come to the floor today to recognize Reverend Jacob N. Underwood, the founder of the Grace Baptist Church in east New York's section of Brooklyn. He is a very unusual person and has done some great things. For instance, when the people…