Political Quotes

“I want to make it clear, first, that I agree completely with the direction of the bill. I voted in favor of the manager's amendment of the gentleman from Virginia [Mr. Bliley], because I think we want to go from the courts, the Congress, and ultimately get Congress out of this and let companies compete. Mr. Chairman, I think the future is one of companies that compete in different areas simultaneously. Each company will offer telephone services, entertainment services, and so forth. But we must remember that this whole matter has arised from an antitrust situation. Even though we want all companies, including the regional Bells, to participate in all aspects of business enterprise, the fact of the matter is that there is still basically a control of the local telephone market. For that reason, Mr. Chairman, for a period of time, the Department of Justice should have a specific identifiable role in this bill. That is why I urge my fellow Members of the House to support the Conyers amendment.”