"The President set an ambitious goal for universal broadband access by 2007, yet, like many Administration initiatives, offered no specific benchmarks or policy directives. The lack of an up-to-date, comprehensive strategy forces the communications sector to muddle through a landscape marked by disparate government programs. 2007 has arrived and it remains unclear who, if anyone, in the Administration is taking up the mantle of assuring affordable broadband access to those who most need it. We should have a comprehensive national strategy to ensure affordable and robust broadband for all Americans. For the United States to maintain its global leadership in the information economy, it's time for a better broadband policy that serves all Americans."
-- Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) "Affordable broadband for everyone" The Hill, Feb 6, 2007 (see http://thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/020607/sf_dinge...)