Greg Walden: “Unfortunately, for millions of rural telephone customers, that isn't the case.”

I thank my friend and colleague from Illinois for her support of this legislation and her work on it. Once again, I urge passage of the legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I don't believe I have any other speakers on my side of the aisle on this measure. I urge its passage, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I have said before and I will say it again: I don't think there is a more fierce advocate for consumers than the gentlewoman who chairs the subcommittee. She has, once again, brought solid legislation to the floor. We appreciate her and…

It is a great privilege now to recognize the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie), who is the top Republican on the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and has really done incredible work as we put together our package on Operation…