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On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
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.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus expresses skepticism about net neutrality and the legislative process.

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