"The state and future of 911 systems in this country is a critical issue."
"We need national solutions because citizens will not adopt these new technologies if they are not uniformly deployed and uniformly functional on a national basis."
"Hon. Michael F. Doyle, a Representative in Congress from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, opening statement."
"I am disappointed that we are sitting here today without a clear idea of how much upgrading our nation's 911 infrastructure will cost."
"America's 911 systems need another kickstart, the kickstart that can start right here in the Congress of the United States."
"Technology plays a role in nearly every sector of our economy. Yet, across our country too many families face a digital divide."
"In order to ensure our families are equipped with tools they need to participate in today's digital economy, we need to make real, sustained federal investments in broadband deployment."
"The draft bills offered by the majority today are fine bills that address a number of challenges to deploying broadband, but they don't get at the real problem, which is that there isn't a business ca..."
"Broadband is an essential tool for participation in modern life."
"opening statement"
"Access to affordable broadband remains one of the great challenges faced by people in this country, and far too many people in this country either have no access, limited access, or overpriced access."