Peter Welch actually said...

"We need a rural broadband that will do three things."

"One-third of rural Americans are unable to access broadband of 100 Mbps, and you have got to have speed."

"Our overall job is to revitalize rural America, and the health of rural America."

"Now is the time to focus on fiber and get fiber everywhere, as soon as possible, as it will be the most efficient use of the Federal funding dollars that are available."