David Scott actually said...

"24 million of our American citizens, 24 million in our rural communities have no access to the internet at a time when it is critical."

"Students without access to broadband, or the internet connected devices remote work relies on, were severely disadvantaged in their ability to learn and succeed."

"It's essential we act to finally close the digital divide that has kept so many of our rural communities from reaching their full potential."

"Our rural communities have waited long enough. We want to be that galvanizing force to say let's do it now without delay."