John Thune actually said...

"Mr. Chair, I would simply say let's get to work. So we got some things we can do here."

"I deeply respect the oversight function of this Committee."

"I think it would be a step backward to change that threshold to a lower percentage, such as 50 percent, which has been advocated by some."

"Closing the digital divide and expanding access to broadband services to rural areas has long been a priority of mine."