Edolphus Towns: “They want to believe that this Federal bailout is necessary, but they wonder whether the money is being used wisely.”

I am a strong supporter of President Obama's goal of improving the way this country uses its spectrum and freeing up more for mobile broadband and a national public safety network.

We need a government that can partner with companies to make sure they do a better job protecting the information they demand of consumers.

I would like to hear from our witnesses whether and how both of their preferred outcomes can be achieved.

I thank my colleague and friend for yielding. I rise because I believe we have lost sight of why we are here. I want to remind my colleagues that we are here to represent the American people. We are here to ensure that as many as possible…