158,endment number sponsored by michael thurman on insertven, line 16, to after the words innovation sectors the following. high-speed internet connectivity is not a luxury. it is necessity for economic success and social mobility in a 21st-century economy. despite considerable progre and private investment in the last eight years to close the digital divide, there remains work to be done. democrats will finish the job of connecting every household in america to high-speed broadband, increase internet adoption, and help hook up anchor institutions that they can offer free wi-fi to the public. we will also take action to help american widely deployed 5 technology. gthe next generation wireless service that will not only bring faster internet connections to underserved areas, but will enable the internet of things and a host of transformative technologies. >> proponent has one minute. >> mike thurman from georgia. i am aportantly, constituent of our legendary former mayor, the honorabl e. around of applause. >> we've known each other 20 years. >> exactly. despite considerable progress