John Thune actually said...

"The Communications Act and its enforcer, the FCC, are analog legacies in a digital world."

"Regulation designed around 20th century technology and monopoly market structure isn't a perfect tool for dealing with distributed digital networks and multiple service providers."

"I'm firmly committed, as you know from our earlier conversation, to expanding telecommunications opportunities for people in my state."

"Do you agree that the goal of the incentive auction ought to be to maximize net revenues in order to cover the costs of FirstNet, Next Generation 9-1-1, and to reduce the deficit?"