The Chinese drywall case is an illustration of how much easier it is to fix the problem before it comes into the United States.

And, Ms. Tenenbaum, we really, really appreciate your interest in public service, and your willingness to take on this Commission.

I just think that the public policy goal of a more diverse ownership spectrum is a good national goal that we should continue to try to do.

We need a Commission that can ensure that our Nation's communications infrastructure is sufficient to reach all consumers.

I want to work with you to use wisely the 71-percent increase in the budget that you've provided for this coming year.

I have called for, early this year, a complete audit, like I said before, of all FCC operations.

You also need to, obviously, look at the consumer and whether the consumer will benefit.

I have great hope for what technology can do to help parents here.

When you look at a merger or acquisition in a given industry, there could literally be billions of dollars at stake.

One of the concerns there would be by creating a new office are you creating another layer of bureaucracy or another little section of the maze there, or are you really cutting through some of that and streamlining your operations?

That can get very, very difficult if not impossible.

The Medicare reimbursement rates are often much lower in a State like Arkansas.