So we need our Commissioners to recognize all existing technologies as well as try to imagine potential technologies.

One of the things Ms. Chu and I in her district, on our subcommittee, one of the things we heard when we were out in California was the lack of information about SBA programs.

If we were looking at this like a trial, I would say you have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that there is a drug shortage.

There is no need to continue to have hearings on whether or not it is an issue. You can beat a dead horse.

I know I am running out of time, but just a quick question about the Cable Act, which is now nearly 20 years old.

We must believe in the power of individual freedom and private enterprise to create a vibrant marketplace.

The biggest threat to our economy is not a particular phone company, but an army of government lawyers and bureaucrats that create uncertainty.

I believe we have before us two well-qualified nominees to serve at the FCC and I hope and expect that we can move them through the full Senate before we break for the holidays.

The biggest threat to our economy is not a phone company, but an army of government lawyers and bureaucrats that create uncertainty.

The biggest threat to investment and innovation is not a private Internet service provider, but a public agency hell-bent on over-regulating at any cost.

I certainly hope you go on to the FCC with a mindset of humble public servants and not activist agents seeking to expand the authorities of the Commission.

I hope you both help to move America back towards a free-market economy.

I have actually participated in the disaster assistance relief program. I showed up at work about 6 months after I had started my own business one morning to find my office furniture floating in the front yard.

I am concerned to hear that drug shortage is affecting the care and ultimately the health of patients, especially pediatric cancer patients.

We need to be moving toward a comprehensive update of our communications laws and regulations.

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