What Our Leaders Say
The Internet has become a vital part of American life. We rely on Web-based communication to learn, work and play. Here's what America's leaders say about how essential broadband access is to all Americans:
“We ought to have universal, affordable access for broadband technology by the year 2007.” George W. Bush, President of the United States
“We must ensure that government regulations do not unreasonably stifle further investment and market entry.” Kevin Martin, FCC Chairman
“We must also ensure that additional spectrum—the airwaves used for wireless services—is made available for broadband deployment.” Kevin Martin, FCC Chairman
“Broadband is the education and information and commerce and jobs of the future, and our challenge is to make sure that everyone has access to it.” Michael J. Copps, FCC Commissioner
“I am guided in my public interest determinations by one key principle—that the public interest means securing access to communications for everyone, including those the market may leave behind.” Jonathan S. Adelstein, FCC Commissioner
“Wireless providers will be critical to getting broadband out to that last, most difficult mile...the FCC must use a light regulatory touch that gives you the freedom to try new ideas and deploy new technology.” Deborah Taylor Tate, FCC Commissioner
“In too many parts of this country, Americans still lack a real choice of competitive broadband alternatives.” Daniel K. Inouye, United States Senator from Hawaii
“Accelerated broadband deployment reportedly could benefit our nation's economy by hundreds of billions of dollars.” John McCain, United States Senator from Arizona
“Time has shown, however, that the best way to promote competition and innovation is to encourage the deployment of advanced, facilities-based networks and competition across sectors.” Joe Barton, United States Congressman from Texas
