Political Quotes

On the recordApril 26, 2010
We need to expand broadband lines across America so that a small business in a rural town can connect and compete with their counterparts anywhere in the world.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of broadband for rural small businesses' competitiveness.

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