As Senator Wicker announced, there are plans to introduce a new version of the Telehealth Enhancement Act.

If, in fact, there's a process that's been put in place to consider these proposals and ways in which to do this, I would certainly hope that the FCC would move that process along.

I would encourage this committee to really talk to the Commission about how it can improve this program.

I think it is a challenge for us all, and I appreciate what you have all said about trade.

Now, that is why Senator Booker and I have developed a state-based competitive grant program that you might call state-based TIGER or a TIGER-esque program for states.

when you mention the critical need for upgrading our ports and making us competitive internationally, you get an 'amen' from me on that.

Do you believe the U.S. has the capability to establish and enforce a no-fly zones over vulnerable Syrian populations?

This is really a political problem.

I continue to believe that the best policy for the United States is to pursue the two-state solution.

Do you agree with General Petraeus that we have the capability to take out Assad's air force?

I think we could have gotten a Status of Forces Agreement in Iraq if we'd really, really tried.

I think under those circumstances, the most likely alternatives will either be military action against Iran, which I am on record and I will say again I think would be a mistake, a mistake by us and a mistake by the Israelis.

I think that they are headed to a nuclear weapon with the deal or without the deal.

Since that is the case, would you want to take this opportunity before our committee to revise your prior statements that the Defense Authorization Bill is unimportant and 'just a policy bill'?

the roads and infrastructure are falling apart in this country, and local governments don't have the money to afford these.

the Wicker-Booker proposal is really gaining a lot of speed among local and county governments.

Can the Commission assure rural consumers that there will be no reductions in their access to wireless services?

But Senator Manchin is right; we got it pretty good now. Innovation is pretty good now and I do wonder if this is a solution in search of a problem.

I appreciate you doing it cheerfully but also forcefully.

I think Commissioner Clyburn hit the nail on the head in terms of we are looking at moving to phase two of the Mobility Fund.

Only five hearings in 8 days. Well, I've had four hearings in one day.

I come to the floor today to discuss the gravity of the current situation with regard to the administration's negotiations with Iran for a nuclear agreement. I believe it is important to note that we received some important information…

the distinguished Senator from Vermont is quite welcome, and I am glad we were able to accommodate each other. ____________________

Response to written questions submitted to Hon. Charles F. Bolden, Jr. by: Hon. Roger F. Wicker

Well, we want to work with you on that, and be part of the solution.