"I would just like to add that it seems a lot of what is being discussed also needs to be tied into children having health insurance and access to care."
"I think this is a dangerous path, because your response to my questions for the record and some of your answers here today suggest that you may take steps to evade the law by approving a merger, even ..."
"I hope that as you establish your agenda, that you remember that the guiding principle of the FCC is to act in the public's interest."
"While the President and the administration can dispute the veracity of any story, even ones that are demonstrably true, they cannot attack the free institutions that enable our democracy."
"Many people around the country, including myself, and many of colleagues are deeply alarmed by your response to the President Trump's threats against the media."
"I think it is penny wise and pound foolish for us to be cutting resources for R&D in this country."
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston and those folks that are in the path of Irma."
"I encourage the FCC to take a zero-tolerance approach to this kind of activity."
"Broadcasters in Houston have been on the air nonstop since Harvey, doing everything from coordinating food drops and rescues to setting up fundraisers to help with the recovery."
"Thank you very much, Madam Chair, and I thank you for holding this hearing."
"I and many of my colleagues support Ranking Member Pallone's Viewer Protection Act, which sets aside an additional $1 billion for broadcaster relocation."