Frank Pallone actually said...

"Certain communities somehow always find themselves at the back of the line when it comes to upgrades to the networks."

"There is no doubt that government must step in and invest where the marketplace doesn't support the business case for private broadband investment in any community in our Nation."

"I look forward to hearing from our witnesses about the solutions that will get us there, and I look forward to working with Members on both sides of the aisle to make it happen."

"We're here today to talk about equity in broadband and the very real disparities that exist in broadband access and affordability."