Frank Pallone actually said...

"If Republicans truly want to control the costs in the Lifeline program, their blunt force bill is the wrong approach."

"I just urge you to find ways to prioritize assistance going to these communities because we don't want to create a two-tier system."

"But unlike the other bills that we are considering today that propose ways to improve public safety, this bill to curb the Lifeline program would take essential lifesaving devices away from the people..."

"The SANDy Act would recognize the critical role that all communications providers--broadcasters, cable, and telecommunications--serve in emergencies."