05/08/2012
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"What we need to do is look at what more is needed to unleash this private capital."
"Extending the reach of broadband in rural Tennessee, and across America, is critical to ensure everyone can participate in the digital economy."
"We should acknowledge private investment in rural deployment and ensure that government-based solutions complement private investment instead of competing with it."
"While the percentage of rural Tennesseans still lacking access to high speed internet has decreased from 34% to 23%, we must continue to push."