John Thune actually said...

"We cannot build the networks of tomorrow without a skilled and diverse workforce today."

"What can Congress do to ease the regulatory permitting burdens that slow down the deployment of redundant and resilient networks?"

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Law, as you know, ensuring there are reliable and resilient broadband networks in rural America means not just having Federal resources to deploy these networks, but also ..."

"Multiple agencies are dispersing broadband funds, which could ultimately lead to duplication of broadband services."