Maria Cantwell actually said...

"This is a very important issue, and I hope that the appropriate agencies take due notice."

"Because ideas last longer than people do."

"Do you believe this is a concern? Do you believe it remains an issue that needs to be addressed, something that the FCC can do on enforcement action?"

"I do understand the seriousness of this, and I understand the priority of--competition, localism, and diversity trumps everything."