It is clear we need a comprehensive approach to prevent the victimization of our children.

To address the gaps, I have introduced H.R. 1732, the Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act.

these first steps do not require additional Federal funding.

we cannot continue to fail our Nation's children.

The cuts, because of the sequester and everything else, I have heard a few of the comments about significant impacts...

We always have to balance on the one hand transparency and investor protection, which brings capital into our markets, with minimizing the costs of those companies trying to raise money.

Without objection, I would like to enter into the record a letter from NAFCU, the National Association of Federal Credit Unions, dealing with the role that they can play in financing small businesses if we were to make a few changes in the…

We are for robust competition, for merit over might.

We are not against AT&T, we are not against the ILECs. AT&T is a proud American company.

Some things never change, one of which is the enduring truth of free-functioning, competitive markets.

Now, for the rest of public policy and for everybody else, given the importance and complexity of transitioning voice services to an all-IP network, wouldn't it make sense to have a trial overseen by the FCC to help collect data based on…

I don't think not having trials is an acceptable answer because I think it would in essence be the government saying, we are not going to plan for this.

I thank Chairman Walden for holding this important hearing and working with us to assemble a balanced panel.

Since the days of a black rotary phone, Americans have been able to count on the phone network to call friends and family.

Based on some of the testimony we heard today, one might think that we are evaluating a new network being built across the country.

I agree with Mr. Cicconi that we need the FCC as an expert agency to help guide the evolution to an all-IP network.

Our commitment to universal service is a recognition that all of us benefit when everyone is connected.

I do agree we need to move on a test. We just need to move forward.