in 2009, rcm entered into a class action settlement agreement where it acknowledged it had blocked worked slowed down apps. in 2009, at&t blocked access of voip applications on a 3g network. we're not operating in the ether. neither is the fcc. it is important to set those down for the record. i would also like to make an observation. i want to thank the chairman for having this legislative hearing. what i have heard today is that consumers believe we should not be proceeding with the cra and that there is a very important set of standards from the fcc that should be put in place. we heard from one of the most influential persons in our country named by "time," that this is not menacing. it is helpful and important. that is from miss chase. dr. kovacs, your the only one here that i do not really get. mr. cicconi, i appreciate the fact that you would come and accept our invitation and say what you have said and stand where you are standing. i have had policy disagreements with at&t. we see where comcast, at&t, small businesses, and consumer organizations, and economists are weighing in and