Henry Waxman actually said...

"Based on some of the testimony we heard today, one might think that we are evaluating a new network being built across the country."

"We are not against AT&T, we are not against the ILECs. AT&T is a proud American company."

"I don't think not having trials is an acceptable answer because I think it would in essence be the government saying, we are not going to plan for this."

"So even if they choose not to offer telephone service, that doesn't lead you to the conclusion that we ought to eliminate the rules for all telephone services."