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Al Franken: We need more investment in telecommunications, investment in infrastructure, in customer service, and in new…

On the recordJune 23, 2014
We need more investment in telecommunications, investment in infrastructure, in customer service, and in new technologies.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken emphasizes the need for investment in telecommunications rather than industry consolidation.

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