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John Thune: “I have to be very frank with you, I'm not sure what kind of business model you could actually create to provide any…”

On the recordOctober 11, 2011
I have to be very frank with you, I'm not sure what kind of business model you could actually create to provide any communication service.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Thune expresses concern about the viability of communication services in remote areas without funding.

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