I think the most important thing is looking at the innovation in the States.

I appreciate our Committee engaging in the debate about healthcare. I think it's the issue that everybody seems to be talking about.

I would argue that creating a government program is not the correct way to address these challenges.

For most Americans, it is the issue of cost and affordability, and seeing these continual increases in the overall cost of healthcare.

I want to welcome Ms. Baker and Ms. Clyburn to the Committee.

I do believe that the illicit use of wireless devices by prisoners needs to be addressed.

I would encourage you as you look at these issues to keep the rural carriers in mind with any intercarrier or USF reform.

I think this legislation allows our correctional facilities in this country to operate cell phone jamming technologies.

We are going to make sure that everybody has access to the miracle of broadband.

I cannot think of anyone more qualified to perform the important duties that are associated with this position.

I also want to join him and congratulate Jonathan and welcome him to the Committee.

We need to upgrade our infrastructure in every corner of this country.

We need to restore our place as the undisputed world leader of communications technology.

This maybe, Mr. Chairman, the indirect impacts of lack of public safety, the question was the direct impacts, but just some of the indirect impacts.

It is a statistic that really is, it is stunning, and it is something we just have to change.

We must work together to address the challenges facing our tribes.

You cannot have kids who learn in classrooms if they are worried about their safety.

Senator Thune and I come here.