I urge caution that we are not forcing a one-size-fits-all solution with a heavy hand from Washington.

I understand the role wife has played in bringing internet connectivity into millions of homes across the country.

I urge caution that we are not focussing on a one-size-fits-all solution with the heavy hand from Washington.

I urge caution that we are not focusing on a one-size-fits-all solution with the heavy hand from Washington.

opening statement

I would like to start by thanking my Democratic colleagues for continuing to work with us last year to complete many of the bipartisan priorities that began under the leadership of the committee Republicans.

I want to applaud Chairman Pai's focus on working to promote diversity and, in particular, the Incubator pilot program.

I am pleased to be considering legislation today from Representative Billy Long, H.R. 5567, the MEDIA Diversity Act that requires the FCC to collect information that considers market entry barriers for socially disadvantaged individuals in the communications marketplace.

Today, we are here to discuss ideas on how we can promote diversity in the media marketplace-a goal all of us on this dais share.

I appreciate my colleagues reaching across the aisle to hold a hearing on such an important topic as we have today, just before the Martin Luther King holiday.

I appreciate my colleagues' reaching across the aisle to hold a hearing on such an important and timely topic, with the Martin Luther King Junior holiday just around the corner.