Edolphus Towns: “Unfortunately the discussion draft before us today falls short of the commitment needed to ensure that the personal…”

I would like to hear from our witnesses whether and how both of their preferred outcomes can be achieved.

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.

I am proud to stand with President Obama, who included this in his jobs proposal because of the opportunity it offers to assist with deficit reduction, something that we all are concerned about.

When I walk the streets in my district and I listen to the people that are losing their homes, and then you look at these salaries, one would say, wait a minute, why don't we take these salaries and save a whole block.