On the recordFebruary 17, 2012
Madam Speaker, I rise today as the ranking member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee on this legislation because I think it's so important. It will define our Nation's ability to lead the world in wireless broadband deployment. It also will define how we finally provide our first responders with a nationwide interoperable broadband network. This legislation will usher in more competition, enhance innovation, bolster the American economy, and very, very importantly, create jobs, good jobs. I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and the other Chamber for coming together to develop legislation that promotes the public interest and ensures a return on investment for the taxpayer by supporting unlicensed spectrum, a nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network, and provisions to ensure that our Nation's 911 call centers will have the modern tools needed to improve the quality and the speed of emergency response. Incentive auctions will ensure that we have the world's leading wireless infrastructure, and the future for unlicensed innovation in the TV band is bright. {time} 1100 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman has expired.
