Political Quotes

“Why did these Agencies stop sparring and finally agree to a path forward? Simply put, it is because spectrum helps each of them meet their responsibilities on behalf of this Nation. The spectrum deal would have put policies in place that give Federal Agencies equity at each part of their Agencies and a seat at the table in spectrum decision-making. It eliminated the disruptive inter-agency disputes that we have come to know that literally have impeded spectrum policy progress in the past years. It also reinstated the FCC's spectrum auction authority without compromising national security. The FCC has been without its auction authority for more than a year because the fighting among these special interests threaten our economic growth. Establishing a sustainable spectrum pipeline would not only spur our own economic growth and promote innovation, it would also have raised revenues to fund important critical security and economic opportunities across the United States. One of those key priorities funded through this legislation is the continuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program. And I will note that the Presiding Officer is very vocal in his support for the Affordable Connectivity Program. I thank him for his leadership. This Affordable Connectivity Program provides affordable broadband to more than 23 million American households. Americans need broadband to speak to their doctors, to do their homework, to connect to their jobs, to stay in touch with loved ones.…”