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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.

I agree with my colleague from Texas who just made the comment that trust in the Federal Government is--is at historical low.

There is no doubt in my mind this program has saved lives.

Thank you very much. Appreciate Chairman Bilirakis, and also Ranking Member Schakowsky, for holding this hearing.