Mark Pryor actually said...

"Thank you."

"If the larger carriers were here, they'd tell you they've invested billions in rural America to try to provide service, as well."

"We, in Congress, must ensure that any digital divide that exists between urban and rural areas is effectively bridged, and that all Americans have the tools necessary to take full advantage of our bro..."

"This is actually the first in a series of hearings that we intend to hold on the state of the communications in the United States."