John Thune actually said...

"I am concerned that the clarification is in fact instead a significant change in Medicare policy that would place considerable burden on hospitals, especially facilities in rural areas."

"To tackle the so-called 'digital divide,' we should seek to understand the entire communications experience in rural areas."

"For those of you who compete head to head with other providers of voice, video, and Internet services, do you feel that you are competing on an even regulatory playing field with your competitors?"

"What is keeping these people off the Internet? And are the broadband adoption challenges in rural America unique from the issues seen in the big cities?"