They don't want to be regulated, and these companies have spent an immense amount of money and influence to keep this position vacant.

The cost to the American public for this vacancy has been extreme.

The FCC cannot do anything to try to deter that kind of conduct.

I cannot support a nominee who would put rural broadband access on the back burner.

Frankly, we get more deliberate attempts to extend this vacancy for as long as possible.

I cannot support a nominee who would put rural broadband access on the back burner.

The record shows that Gigi Sohn is a dedicated public servant who is qualified and ready to be confirmed.

A majority of Americans, Democratic voters, Republican voters, Independents, believe net neutrality is needed.

Every second we wait, to me, the worse it gets.

Every second we wait, to me, the worse it gets.

We heard extensive testimony on the need for the FCC to craft rules preventing digital discrimination on broadband access.

I hope that there is a serious conversation today about your dedication and qualifications, and especially the dire need to fill the FCC.

The record shows that Gigi Sohn is a dedicated public servant who is qualified and ready to be confirmed.

Unfortunately, I missed your second hearing. I had a stroke, and it means a lot that you are back here so that I can fully participate in now your third hearing.

The FCC cannot do anything to try to deter that kind of conduct.

I cannot support a nominee who would put rural broadband access on the back burner.

A majority of Americans, Democratic voters, Republican voters, Independents, believe net neutrality is needed.

The cost to the American public for this vacancy has been extreme.