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Mike Lee: “Innovation and reaping the societal benefits of innovation…”

Featuring: Mike Lee, Republican | U.S. Senate from Utah

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Fireside Chat with Tim Cook and Senator Mike Lee

Published | Video Starts at 22:44

And why is it taking so long to expand it in more rural and isolated areas across the U.S. it's an important thing. You're exactly right. Innovation and reaping the societal benefits of innovation really does require access to broad broadband. And for it to really work its magic, it needs to be everywhere. Rural, urban, and everything in between. When I think about giving people access to these things, I think about it in two rough analogies. (22:44–22:52)

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