John Shimkus actually said...

"I did not see the need for net neutrality rules, and some of my colleagues had to be dragged 'kicking and screaming' toward our draft bill."

"Our economy and our communities are better served by ISPs that can invest in services rather than in lawyers."

"I hope that all of us here in the room will continue to engage in a productive dialogue and use the tools at our, and only our, disposal to end the net neutrality debate once and for all."

"The Internet has been a catalyst for our modern information economy and culture precisely because of these guiding principles."