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Barack Obama: It is unacceptable that the United States ranks 15th in the world in broadband adoption.

On the recordDecember 5, 2008
It is unacceptable that the United States ranks 15th in the world in broadband adoption.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the need for improved broadband access in the U.S.

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