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 believe it is the case that these investments have been enabled, to some extent, by public resources including the Universal Service Fund and the RUS loans."

"I also wanted to thank Hon. Peter Welch of my home State of Vermont for his continuing dedication and attention to the needs of Vermonters who are unserved and waiting for reliable high-speed broadban..."