Remarks of FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, US Safer Internet Day

What an honor it is, to take part in Safer Internet Day 2018 with you, the future leaders of this state and nation.

There are more than 24 million people in this country, who lack access to a fast and reliable internet connection, and those limits bring challenges, that go well beyond the ability to use Snapchat or YouTube. Without a reliable internet connection, research for completing homework assignments, the ability to apply for jobs, and participate in our democracy, becomes extremely difficult. This is why I see my job, as an FCC Commissioner, as one which fights for fast, affordable, open internet for all. When everyone in our society can join us online, we create better opportunities for every American. We can learn about each other and have reasons to better respect each other, through meaningful online interactions. This is a future that I know we can all benefit from being a part of.