John Thune actually said...

"It's important that in a knowledge-based economy and society that we live in that we have broadband service that's available to everyone."

"I would urge the Commission... to really view whatever proposed order or proposed action it was taking through the prism of job creation and economic growth."

"I am concerned about the effect the divestitures on rural states like South Dakota have had."

"I believe it's important in USF reform that it help give all Americans, including those in tribal areas and rural areas, access to broadband service."