I know eventually we're going to get this done, even if it means all these other countries went before us.

One of the goals of the legislation is, in fact, greater transparency.

I am hoping, to cut right to the chase, that we can move forward on the Kids Online Safety Act.

It's an unprecedented smear campaign, a disinformation strategy.

We cannot afford to waste another 2 years getting nothing done; another 2 years for these monopolists to further entrench their power.

the largest dominant digital platforms have stopped everything that we have tried to do to update our laws

Big Tech has an abysmal record on civil rights and safety.

There is an elephant in the room, which is Big Tech's response to this legislation.

I spent most of my career in enforcement.

There is an elephant in the room, which is Big Tech's response to this legislation.

This bill is really useful, because it holds out the prospect of much more immediate relief for consumers.

If we wait for Big Tech to reform itself, we're going to be old men and women.

Well, frankly, if my job is to show that Apple has a monopoly or overwhelming market power on app stores, I'll take that side of the case and I won't even charge for it.

I think the bipartisan showing here and the bipartisan unanimity that we need change is probably the biggest takeaway.

Shouldn't Americans have as much access to competition, fair play, innovation, as European consumers?

The rules of discovery are the same. The rules of evidence are the same. The Federal procedure is the same, but the cause of action is different.

What finally changed the behavior of Big Tobacco? Lawsuits.

If we wait for Big Tech to reform itself, we're going to be old men and women.

Why should Big Tech be given a pass?

Isn't the best way to deal with that just to allow people to get into court and hold these companies accountable?

I think the better approach is to look at that fundamental incentive structure and ensure that these companies are not getting unqualified immunity.

Well, frankly, if my job is to show that Apple has a monopoly or overwhelming market power on app stores, I'll take that side of the case and I won't even charge for it.

Big Tech has an abysmal record on civil rights and safety.

As Senator Hawley said so well, they get a day in court. That's fundamental to our system.

These measures are really pro-business. Maybe they're not pro-monopolist or pro-predatory conduct, but they are pro-business.