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John Thune: “Our job in Congress is to make sure that, consistent with our national security and public welfare obligations, the…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2017
Our job in Congress is to make sure that, consistent with our national security and public welfare obligations, the market has access to spectrum and that industry is not unduly burdened when getting the spectrum into service.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune emphasizes Congress's role in ensuring access to spectrum for industry.

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