"History shows that the United States is fully capable of being the world leader in technology, but our preeminence is threatened. We must devise a strategy to regain and retain our edge...
"We must engage in a concerted effort to regain our place as the world leader in communications services. There is no one answer, but we must make improving access to broadband services, modernizing universal service, funding federal research in new communications and information technology, and promoting competition national priorities.
"This Congress, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will push forward to identify barriers to, and opportunities for, forward progress in these areas. We plan to hold a series of hearings at which we will ask experts, regulators, and representatives of the public to provide us their insights and recommendations, so that we may develop a comprehensive strategy for broadband innovation and access for all.
"Policymakers and companies must work together to find the answers to ensure America is competitive in the world."
-- We can be the world leader in communications technology, The Hill, Feb 6, 2007 (see http://thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/020607/sf_inouy...)