Brian Schatz actually said...

"the largest carriers have strategic commitments to nonrural businesses and are underinvesting in a way that affects the largest number of rural customers across the country."

"I worry that the way the FCC has implemented its USF mandate does not always account for that uniqueness."

"First, we have to remain vigilant against waste, fraud, and abuse."

"USF, as you all know, was created to make sure that all Americans have the security and the opportunities that come with being connected to essential communications networks."