Frank Pallone actually said...

"Representation matters because the people behind the scenes influence the programming that we see and hear."

"The numbers are clear--and alarming. While women and people of color make up over fifty percent of our population, broadcast ownership by them hovers around ten percent."

"I do not think anyone can dispute that ownership of our media does not reflect the diversity of our country."

"I don't think anyone can dispute that ownership of our media does not reflect the diversity of our country."