Greg Walden actually said...

"I am very disappointed that it has taken this long for us to address our first responders' pressing need for upgraded and interoperable communications system."

"Now late last year I wrote to the FBI urging the agency to ensure that they engage in a forward-looking procurement of land mobile radios that does not restrict competition to brand name, proprietary ..."

"I commend Ms. Swenson, the FirstNet Board and the staff of FirstNet for reaching this milestone--especially given the time lost in FirstNet's early days when controversy hobbled its efforts."

"I hope that when we gavel out today we will do so with an understanding of when the FCC will satisfy this statutory duty."