John Thune said "I would encourage you as you look at these issues to keep the rural carriers in mind with any intercarrier or USF reform." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 14, 2009

I would encourage you as you look at these issues to keep the rural carriers in mind with any intercarrier or USF reform.

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Republican · South Dakota

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Emphasizing the importance of rural carriers in USF reform.

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