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On the recordMarch 2, 2016
I would just say the concern is that obviously the Internet affects all of us, and it is very, very important that it remains open and free and not limited.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford expresses concern about maintaining an open Internet amidst China's influence.

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