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."

"The programs fund broadband access in libraries and schools, and provide low-income Americans access to opportunities that can lead to a better life."

"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."

"We can't close that divide without USF, which is why the FCC has done a lot of work since 2011 to update USF and refocus it on deploying broadband."