Political Quotes

Maggie Hassan: “I think the time has come to treat this like the utility that it really is and address it that way.”

On the recordOctober 12, 2017
I think the time has come to treat this like the utility that it really is and address it that way.
Said by
Maggie Hassan
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Hassan emphasizes the need to treat broadband as a utility.

Share

More from Maggie Hassan

Oct 15, 2026

I am pleased to see this bill signed into law and I will continue working with my colleagues of both parties to protect taxpayer dollars and increase government transparency.

hassan.senate.gov
Oct 14, 2026

Romance scams are devastating – both financially and emotionally – to people who are looking for connection and instead find themselves targeted and exploited by global criminal enterprises.

theguardian.com
Oct 8, 2026

Child care costs are crushing working families across the country and making it harder for businesses to find and retain the workforce that they need.

hassan.senate.gov
Oct 14, 2026

Cancer screenings can identify cancers during the early stages when they are easiest to treat, but patients often do not know when they are due for potentially life-saving screenings.

hassan.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation