John Thune actually said...

"The President's ConnectED initiative includes the goal of connecting 99 percent of America's primary and secondary students with high-speed broadband and wireless within 5 years."

"I agree with Commissioner Pai and the President, because it is very important for all government programs to stay within their means in this difficult fiscal and economic environment."

"I am concerned about the digital divide that may only get larger as rural hospitals are expected to take a leap into the more rigorous requirements of Stage 2."

"E-Rate was a success. And at the time it was built, these technologies were not available at a cost that would have made sense for schools."