Troy Balderson actually said...

"We, as a Congress, have the opportunity to level the playing field by helping rural Americans access critical services by supporting rural broadband e-connectivity."

"These rural Americans are no less deserving of the opportunities to succeed than their peers."

"The Small Business Committee has heard many accounts of the skills gap and its detrimental impact on small businesses across the country."

"To help close the skills gap, America needs a workforce development strategy to balance the immediate needs of employer's long term career goals of employees and rapid technology innovation."