John Thune actually said...

"Making sure that our first responders have the spectrum and communication networks that they need to keep us safe is, frankly, an incredibly proud achievement for this committee."

"The incentive auction is really important. We need to figure out how to free up more spectrum to meet the demand that is out there."

"I believe that two other areas are absolutely critical for government and industry to come together to address some pressing needs: first, the construction of a nationwide interoperable public safety ..."

"I urge the Commissioners to move forward on an aggressive timetable to get this proceeding done."