Edward Markey actually said...

"We believe that, today, access to the Internet and the ability to communicate over smartphones and computers is an essential service of the 21st Century."

"In that debate, we were told that mandating closed captioning on all television sets would cost $20 per TV set. It would crush the industry."

"It is wrong that a soldier blinded in combat can come home and, because of the absence of video devices, not being able to fully access some of what is on the television, including emergency informati..."

"Our bill aims to require several things, that beginning with the largest firms that control access and entry onto the Internet, they, at minimum, make a good-faith effort at accessibility."