José E. Serrano: “It is interesting to note that Chairman Upton has legislation and has spoken out on this issue, and the whole issue here…”

“It is interesting to note that Chairman Upton has legislation and has spoken out on this issue, and the whole issue here is to allow cities to do what they need to do without having the major cable companies and so on lobby the States and stop them from doing so. Broadband is something that we need to expand--that may sound like a pun--to make it broader, not to make it limited. It should be available everywhere, and it should be available in every possible place--rural, suburban, inner city, in homes, in schools. We have to build the infrastructure to make that happen. Again, I repeat, I really think that her intent is not being met by her amendment, and that is why I oppose it and hope we would all oppose it. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”