Deb Fischer: “I think it's also important that we base public policy that will affect the citizens of our State and the citizens of…”

That is not a record to be proud of.

I view broadband as essential infrastructure. It is an investment in our country. It is an investment in the future.

We are talking about rural development and being able--I view that as strengthening rural America, to be able to have that development.

Thank you, Chairwoman Klobuchar, for holding this hearing today.