Anna Eshoo

I strongly believe that we have to leverage the strength of the private sector and establish an independent entity.

It looks like we are going to be picking up the tab on this, so we have to pay attention to the cost.

I think the plan we commit to must be properly funded, which is a big thing.

We have one chance to build this network and we need to do it right.

Obviously, interoperability is vital to a seamless communications system.

We owe it to our first responders. You put your lives on the line for our country, for our communities every single day.

I welcome steps that will ensure that the Commission can operate as a modern, 21st-century Federal agency.

Do you need us to help you do that?

This is a simple bipartisan reform measure which would modify the current rules which prohibit more than two Commissioners from talking to each other outside of an official public meeting.

I want to congratulate you for what you have already done.

I would urge you to do it because the public needs to come to these hearings and understand what is at stake for them.

What would concern me would be proposals which diminish the Commission's ability to protect the public interest and to preserve competition in the telecommunications marketplace.

I appreciate that. But it is good to know that there is across-the-board support.

So you are just starting that?

God help us if Members of Congress can't come in as members of a committee and express an opinion.

I believe these types of meetings with entrepreneurs, engineers, and other technology experts are central to understanding the issues you work on every day.

What are the roadblocks to obtaining this data and how can we assist you in ensuring that you have the data needed to preserve competition and consumer choice?

Today's hearing is an important opportunity to hear from the FCC Chairman and the Commissioners on what is already working well, because there are things that are working well, and where there are opportunities to improve the Federal…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this resolution 37 which, if enacted, would overturn the FCC's open Internet rules, not closed Internet rules. The first thing that I want to say today is that…

I would just like to add to the debate that the number of Democrats that signed the letter that Mr. Stearns just referenced, that was in opposition to operating under Title II. The FCC listened, and they went and placed this set of rules…

I would like to just in a calm voice respond to my good friend, Mr. Goodlatte. And he is a good friend. This is not necessary. If there were a case to be made, other than those that have come to the floor today, it would have been made in…

First I'd like to say that this charge about the FCC failing to conduct an adequate market power and cost-benefit analysis has been stated and restated ad nauseam. The FCC fully reviewed the competitiveness of broadband Internet access…

I now would like to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Dicks). (Mr. DICKS asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

I yield 4 minutes to a highly valued member of the subcommittee, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Doyle).

I thank the very distinguished ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Mr. Chairman, I rise in very, very strong opposition to this bill, H.R. 910. I can't help but think as I listen to what is being said on the other…