Ed Royce: “I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of Mr. Duffy's amendment. The current way the Internet is governed…”

“I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of Mr. Duffy's amendment. The current way the Internet is governed is soon set to change, as we all know, and the question remains: Who will take over? The answer will have consequences for human rights, for the global economy, as well as Internet security and stability. We must get it right. It is important to the future of our economy. It is important to the type of world we want to live in. We need to ensure the continuation of an open and accessible Internet which can serve to fulfill people's aspirations for freedom and for democracy. And when it comes to Internet policy, the administration has botched consultations over the transition of the duties at the NTIA. We cannot allow countries to use their influence to stifle speech and commerce on the Internet. This amendment will give us more time to ensure we get this right. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentleman from Wisconsin has expired.”