06/03/2019
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"It is a shameful record. And I think if there is going to be something that moves up to the top of the list here in a bipartisan way is to see that we bring to the parts of the country where there are..."
"The fact of the matter is that there won't be another $7 billion broadband stimulus anytime soon. So 'bold' and 'innovative' should be our operative words when discussing broadband deployment policies..."
"For years I've advocated for a 'dig-once' policy. Quite simply, broadband conduit should be included during the construction of Federal highways just as gas and electric lines are."
"Access to broadband is essential. It is a primary driver of economic development and it empowers and connects communities--especially rural communities like I represent in Ohio."