Bill Johnson actually said...

"many of my colleagues on this committee have repeatedly and rightfully expressed concerns about top-down Federal proposals such as the likes of the Green New Deal."

"It is time for some action, and I am committed to fighting to solve this basic infrastructure need in rural communities, to keep them alive, and to bridge the digital divide."

"In my view, this would enable a transparent and competitive process and ensure the taxpayers are the primary beneficiary from any auction or sale of this national resource."

"The question is not whether this important mid-band spectrum should be repurposed but what process the FCC should use to transition C-band spectrum from satellite to terrestrial wireless broadband use..."