"Back in 1997, the Budget Committees of the Congress commandeered the management of the Nation’s airwaves. They set auction deadlines that were asinine, constituting a gross mismanagement of spectrum. Today we take back the reins and restore rationality to the process.

In addition, the anti-interference provision contained in this bill is of particular importance to the American viewing public. It preserves the integrity of broadcast channels, making sure that consumers will be able to continue viewing both traditional and digital broadcasts without risk of harmful interference to their television sets.

I look forward to the FCC establishing an intelligent spectrum management policy now that the Congress has given it unfettered freedom to do so."