"The federal debt is an unsustainable trajectory. We all know that."
"I am very concerned about the consequences of our growing national debt and what that will have on the economic security and quality of life for our children and grandchildren."
"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."
"we need to ensure our laws and regulations foster competitive markets that allow our innovators to innovate and to compete."
"The lack of broadband is hollowing out communities throughout rural America."
"I know firsthand the difficulty for those communities to access broadband."
"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..."
"It should not come as a surprise that my focus is on how to leverage a valuable asset to deliver broadband to unserved rural communities."
"The goal here today of the hearing is to get 5G done and get it done right, and get it done as soon as possible."
"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."