"The suggestion that this program should be narrowed to only those who would not otherwise have broadband seems to me to ignore the reality of family budgets."
"One of Congress' core responsibilities is oversight."
"There is no doubt in my mind this program has saved lives."
"The fact remains that for far too many American households, in both Democratic and Republican districts, the monthly cost of an internet connection is not affordable enough to them."
"Which they have the option to do."
"There's a difference between funding sent to a department so that they can get their work done versus funding in order for programs to give grants out to communities."
"So actually some cleaner fossil fuel methods are allowed under this program?"
"Is that the objective of EPA, is to make sure that we can transition effectively into a cleaner future?"
"The genesis of this effort is the Clean Community for Kids Act, which I proudly championed."
"To make sure our economy continues to grow, to make sure that people are able to achieve the American dream, it is critical that we have that basic protection."
"I would like to thank the witnesses for joining us and providing your expertise on these important issues."