Jim Matheson: “It's a goal across all of the other departments, all of the other appropriations areas, except Defense and Homeland…”

Look, we all know that the internet and use of broadband is only increasing.

Let me just close by saying rural electric cooperatives are deeply committing to bridging the digital divide and connecting rural homes and businesses with reliable and sustainable high-speed broadband service.

I think USDA is uniquely positioned to be an important voice in this circumstance because USDA, number one, understands rural America.

I do think it is important, your statement that we should continue with fossil fuel research.