John Thune said "I hope E-Rate will avoid prioritizing reaching debatable speed goals for some schools at the expense of necessary connectivity in others." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 16, 2013

I hope E-Rate will avoid prioritizing reaching debatable speed goals for some schools at the expense of necessary connectivity in others.

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Republican · South Dakota

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Thune expresses concern about E-Rate's focus on speed over basic connectivity needs.

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