John Thune: “I would encourage you as you look at these issues to keep the rural carriers in mind with any intercarrier or USF…”

I just think, if you’re looking at issues that we want to get at the heart of what everybody seems to be saying, the Democrats and others are saying, are important, we're concerned about.

It’s a great message. I like the message. But it shouldn’t be paid for with taxpayer dollars.

I worry about that, for sure.

I like the message. But it shouldn’t be paid for with taxpayer dollars.