We take the position that, if we're mandating this conversion, we cannot leave people behind,

People who vote against this today are voting against me and I will not forget.

About the A-10s, I'm very upset about that, but the system is declining, ... They have to leave sometime.

We feel that we should go with the time suggested by the CBO and that's what we've done, ... I don't know how it's going to come out. John's absolutely right, the first responders need new spectrum, but it's going to take some time to get it to them.

Kevin has a strong legal background in telecommunications law and has demonstrated a keen understanding of the issues before the FCC. He has traveled throughout Alaska and understands the role of communications in rural America. The Alaska Telephone Association endorsed Kevin because of his sensitivity to rural issues.

Unfortunately, clinically depressed. I've been told that, because I've just been at this too long, 24 years arguing to get Congress to keep its word. I'm really getting to the point where I'm taking on people even in my own party that do things that I don't think is fair. You get to that point where you're challenging your colleagues -- that's not exactly good. I really am very, very disturbed.