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Brian Schatz: “If something is indecent or obscene, that's one thing…”

Featuring: Brian Schatz, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Hawaii

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Published | Video Starts at 02:50

And there's a reason for that, because, yes, we have a statute that governs what the FCC is supposed to do, but basically the FCC has decided we need to get out of the business of refereeing what is offensive. And If something is indecent or obscene, that's one thing, right? If they're violating the terms of their broadcast license, that's another thing. If they just say an awful thing on the air, it seems to me, Chairman, that's not your jurisdiction. And I know you're quick and you understand this law backwards and forwards. (02:50–03:00)

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Asserts that indecency, obscenity, or violation of broadcast license terms are distinct issues under FCC jurisdiction.

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