[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 60 (Tuesday, May 16, 2000)]
[House]
[Page H3056]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   OPPOSITION TO INTERNET ACCESS FEES

  (Mr. KUYKENDALL asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, today the House will vote on important 
legislation that will affect the millions of Americans who use the 
Internet. Specifically we will take action to prevent the FCC from 
imposing Internet access charges.
  In just a few short years, the Nation has evolved into a digital one. 
Most of us have surfed the Web and have corresponded with friends and 
loved ones with e-mail. It will continue to develop but only if we 
prevent commercial blocks like taxes and access charges.
  I have had more mail from constituents on this one issue than any 
other issue since I have been in Congress. To my constituents, let me 
say simply that I have heard that message. I urge my colleagues to 
support this legislation. Congress today will recognize the Internet's 
importance and say no to access fees. We must keep the Internet tax-
free. It is the right thing to do.

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