The record shows that Gigi Sohn is a dedicated public servant who is qualified and ready to be confirmed.

I hope that there is a serious conversation today about your dedication and qualifications, and especially the dire need to fill the FCC.

Every second we wait, to me, the worse it gets.

The cost to the American public for this vacancy has been extreme.

The FCC cannot do anything to try to deter that kind of conduct.

We heard extensive testimony on the need for the FCC to craft rules preventing digital discrimination on broadband access.

I cannot support a nominee who would put rural broadband access on the back burner.

Unfortunately, I missed your second hearing. I had a stroke, and it means a lot that you are back here so that I can fully participate in now your third hearing.

A majority of Americans, Democratic voters, Republican voters, Independents, believe net neutrality is needed.

Fundamentally, this position remains vacant because the companies that are lawfully subject to oversight by the FCC don't want a watchdog.

I hope that they are not just left out say, oh, well, that is the cost of doing business, because it turns out in America, you know, connectivity is a problem.

It is not equitable.