Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 6, 2019
We are on the verge of abandoning rural America and that has got to change.
Said by
Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch emphasizes the urgent need for investment in rural broadband.

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