Martin Heinrich actually said...

"Yesterday I met with recently departed FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, and she emphasized ensuring that all Americans have access to a free and open internet."

"The Federal Government plays a key role in this, funding and conducting research and development, investing in human capital of our people, and in ensuring that we are making the necessary investments..."

"To lead in the 21st Century, the United States must remain at the forefront of game-changing discoveries and create an ecosystem that supports innovation across the economy."

"Innovation drives economic growth and boosts wages. We need more of it, and we need innovation to be more broadly shared across regions."