SRF reform will promote innovation and fuel economic growth by making more spectrum available for commercial use.

I strongly support your re-nomination. As FCC Commissioner, you have demonstrated a deep commitment to public service.

I was very disappointed when Windstream declined almost $28 million in Connect America funding for rural broadband in New Mexico.

I appreciate your commitment to closing the 'homework gap' that drives children to search for public WiFi hotspots.

I am pleased that the budget agreement announced this week has important spectrum policy reforms.

The FCC's Open Internet order will ensure the Internet remains a platform for free expression.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

I cannot tell you how important those grants are in terms of supporting rural communities, supporting economic development, and really pushing the envelope in terms of helping people be more connected in rural communities with the rest of…

I am worried that sequestration and the proposed cuts will further obstruct recovery and development.

the dairy industry, which you probably already know, New Mexico, is a huge economic driver

And Republicans have long decried any international agreements on climate change that do not conclude meaningful action on climate change from developing countries.

So what is the signal that you want to send to businesses across the planet coming out of Paris, Mr. Stern?

A new climate agreement in Paris can help strengthen the role of, and minimize risks to, the private sector in a number of ways.

I really believe we have the best witness here to deal with what is going to happen in Paris.

And another big ask from Republicans has been that enforcement should not be left up to the United Nations.

One of the big concerns for many Republicans has been that there should not be an international agreement that imposes climate action on the United States beyond what the United States already plans.

clear, achievable, measurable, and enforceable science-based targets for carbon emission reductions.

The Paris agreement represents a historic opportunity to build a global effort to address climate change.