John Kerry actually said...

"We must revisit, restructure, and reform the universal service system that today guarantees access only to traditional voice telephone service."

"The purpose of the High-Cost program has always been to help ensure that consumers have access to traditional telecommunications services."

"Broadband service is increasingly becoming the platform over which Americans communicate and access information."

"Broadband funding has to focus on households and how well connected they are and measure success by improving those numbers."