Jim DeMint: “if we see you yielding to political pressure, that would suggest to us that the priorities have changed.”

I am convinced, Senator Smith, that broadcasters would find themselves in the catbird seat because of their owning control of such a package of content.

We applaud the leadership shown by Chairman Rockefeller, Ranking Member Hutchison, Senator Kerry, Senator DeMint and other Members of the Committee.

Absolutely not. We cannot shut the government down, regardless of what happens here.

I think this is a system that has to work quickly. Because if you are in a house with no furniture and a new job, you are likely to pay the ransom in order to get your furniture.