John Thune actually said...

"I agree with champions of the program, like our new colleague, Senator Markey, who note that the original goals of E-Rate have largely been met."

"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."

"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."