I do have some serious concerns about the true cost of building a new network, particularly given that some are advocating for a stand-alone network, which dramatically increases the costs.

I stand ready to work with the Committee on possible solutions as we move forward.

Again, I apologize, Madame Chair, but my time has expired. But I would like to include the notion of working with local governments to make sure that siting locations and other things are done at the least possible price and cost.

I share, as every member on this committee does and like the Senator from Arkansas has mentioned, we need a dedicated, fully interoperable public safety network that takes advantage of advanced technology.

We have talked about interoperability forever, and I have made the comment before this committee before.

This issue has languished for years and I am hopeful that on the eve of the 10th anniversary of September 11, Congress may reach a bipartisan compromise that delivers a nationwide interoperable broadband network for primary use by public…

Unless the guaranty of the grant of the spectrum had build-out requirements in it--coverage requirements.

I agree with Governor Markell. The D Block allocation will give the ability to build out a network in a truly more interoperable way.

one of the great difficulties that this industry has had over time is getting radio frequency engineers to agree with each other

I look forward to working with my colleagues from Virginia and the Chairman on getting this right.

I am particularly concerned about the Administration's foreclosure and mitigation initiatives, which do not appear to be helping a sufficient number of distressed homeowners to justify the program's enormous cost.

In some regards, HAMP's failure to make a dent in the foreclosure crisis may seem surprising.

Since its passage, jurisdictions subject to the requirements under the Act have told us that there are a number of problems and challenges with implementing the Act.

I opposed the Adam Walsh Act for myriad reasons, including the increases in mandatory minimum sentences...

You have apprehended and incarcerated 43,000?

The Adam Walsh Act is vital to apprehending sex offenders and to protecting our children, and I intend to see that it is fully implemented.

I opposed it because it increased mandatory minimum sentences, it added creation of new Federal criminal offenses on top of a myriad of existing and growing State offenses.

Does the fact that somebody has to register reduce recidivism?