John Thune actually said...

"This committee has an opportunity before it, to support the deployment of reliable and resilient networks and it is imperative that we get it right."

"Reliable and resilient networks across all parts of the United States have never been more critical."

"I think very clearly, the Federal Communications Commission is the preferred agency for the distribution of these types of funds."

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