Frank Pallone actually said...

we can't risk having our satellite networks face the same challenges we have seen in some of our other communication networks.

I mentioned earlier that I am interested in how new and novel satellite technologies can bridge the connectivity gap during natural disaster...

we must begin examining this industry now so that the United States can prepare for the satellite technologies of today and tomorrow.

failing to ensure that the United States remains a market leader in this sector risks our Nation falling behind.