07/27/2009
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"The estimates are that to solve the problem completely will cost about $300 billion."
"I believe we all share the common goal of encouraging the development of broadband communications in areas of the country that continue to lack access."
"We can bring a world of information to every child regardless of where they live."
"The availability of distance learning for education, and also healthcare in rural areas, are the two major reasons that I think we need to pursue this."