Political Quotes

“Mr. President, this is indeed a historic day in the annals of the Senate. By an overwhelming vote of 91 yeas to 5 nays, the Senate passed legislation which will revolutionize the telecommunications industry. This landmark legislation will promote increased competition among telecommunications service providers and will remove Depression-era restrictions which have impaired the growth of this dynamic industry. This bill will enact much needed reforms so that the telecommunications industry is prepared to meet the challenges, and opportunities, of the 21st century. The conference report language, while not perfect, represents a marked improvement over current law. Consumers and firms in my own Commonwealth of Virginia will gain under this landmark legislation. Virginia is home to a rapidly developing high-technology and telecommunications industry. Northern Virginia, in particular, is at the forefront of this technological revolution and is poised to build on that lead under the bill. Virginia's consumers will benefit from increased services and benefits at a lower cost as telecommunications providers compete for their business.”