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[Commentary] We should learn from our own history. Following the AT&T battles, the entry of competition and new technology was greatly beneficial to consumers and businesses at every level of our economy. Can you imagine having to rent a laptop from the telephone company to access the internet? Despite the echoes of the monopolists of the past, competition in cable boxes will be sound policy as well. New technology will follow, and consumers will see the benefits in their pocketbooks. Set-top boxes are a good place to continue our positive tradition of innovation and competition in telecommunications.

[Timothy E. Wirth (D-CO) represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate from 1987 to 1993 and in the House of Representatives from 1975 to 1987.]