"I want to make sure that efforts to achieve this goal do not harm existing rural broadband providers which are often small businesses themselves."
"Mr. Alvord, how critical is broadband to farmers to keep up with the evolving agriculture industry?"
"This lack of broadband, in many areas, especially rural areas, is a serious impediment to many facets of American life, including economic development."
"To build a strong foundation for a successful economy, our Nation requires a significant investment."
"Families in the heartland like the ones I serve rely on surface transportation not only to get to work or to run to the grocery store, but also as an economic connection to the rest of the country."
"Promoting public safety also requires raising awareness of Move Over laws."
"We must balance our investments in new infrastructure with making sure that our existing infrastructure is safe and reliable."
"I joined with some colleagues to introduce the Infrastructure Bank for America."
"I look forward to working with you in the future."
"We have seen the benefits of mitigation firsthand in Florida."
"I am pleased to serve as ranking member of this subcommittee, look forward to working closely with the chair on issues critical to this subcommittee, including resiliency and mitigation, which are ver..."