The notion that a program of this magnitude, of this size, involving the American taxpayer, without meaningful enforcement of fiscal restraint, seems to me, in this day and age, a ...
I think we all will concur this is a--particularly during these challenging times--a needed program.
I completely agree that--and I want to thank the chair for holding this hearing. This is a really important focus.
As Senator Warner said, the needs out there for broadband are great.
I don't really see interconnection as being a huge issue for our segment of the industry.
I may wait for a second round. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I wish not.
We do not know what will spark something that could lead to this contagion.
Our economies, again, are inexorably linked.
Let me just add as well, this has been sobering, but I think you have given us some of the markers.
If I could just again, because I want to make sure all my colleagues get time, if you could answer relatively briefly to...