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Anthony Weiner: I just think this debate has been instructive. I would say that on one side you have people who are advocating for the 2…

On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
I just think this debate has been instructive. I would say that on one side you have people who are advocating for the 2 million people who are waiting without coupons and for the 7 million or so people that Nielsen says is in this universe of people who don't have coverage. On the other side it is people that are advocating for who bought the spectrum at literally billions of dollars and for the TV broadcasters because they have to run to their transponders. No doubt about it. There are equities on both sides. But I think someone should stand for the 2 million people that are waiting for coupons. That is us. Someone should stand for the 7 million Americans who don't have the service. That is us. Who are you standing for?
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Anthony Weiner
New York

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Discussing the need for support for those lacking access to television services.

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