Peter Welch actually said...

"We have to get real here. I mean, this is a big problem for the country."

"It is terrific of the Chair to have this hearing because it is tough to get a hearing before this committee and subcommittee."

"I am asking you what are the things that we are doing or policy-wise that are getting in the way of you being able to succeed in taking on that challenge?"

"Vermont has been a leader on the enhanced 9-1-1 and it has been helpful."