Maggie Hassan actually said...

"Now, I am still evaluating the plan, but Commissioner, do you agree that direct spending is necessary to eliminate the Digital Divide and to make broadband truly ubiquitous?"

"One of the purposes of the AIRWAVES Act is to make sure that the United States can maintain its leadership in advanced wireless networks."

"I know from our office's perspective, dealing with constituents who had medical emergencies after these hurricanes hit--and the limitations of communications because of the devastation on the networks..."

"I think it is critically important purely for that perspective."