Political Quotes

“I rise today to call the Senate's attention to one of the most important economic issues before us, and that is the issue of Net neutrality. We face a pivotal moment in the fight to preserve an open and fair Internet. Last week, the President called on the FCC to protect the bedrock principle of Net neutrality. A strong, open Internet is one of the best ways to protect the innovation that supports millions of American jobs. It is one of the best ways to protect the competitiveness of the digital economy. Now the FCC is working on formulating ways to protect a robust Internet. We know that the FCC received over 4 million comments on the issue of Net neutrality, and it registered many concerns by the public in making sure that we protect what has been a great resource for them. They have spoken. They want to protect innovation, and they want to protect a free Internet. Consumers should know for a fact that their Internet service is being held to the same standards as everywhere else. But we know now there are concerns about the concentration of players in the cable and large telephone market as it continues to develop. Maybe two providers will provide as much as 85 percent of the provider market, which raises concerns to many consumers. Today I am calling on the FCC to take forceful action that adopts the strongest rule possible to provide maximum protection for consumers-- maximum flexibility to promote the Internet economy.…”