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On the recordOctober 13, 1995
Would you make the same comparison that spectrum--even though granted by this Government--has no value unless investment is made in equipment to make it valuable in the Government, I suggest to my friend in Nebraska, the Government did not go out there and buy--did not put up the tower, did not pay for the technology.

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the value of government-granted spectrum and the need for investment in technology.

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