All anniversaries compel us to look at the past on anniversaries. I hope to have a chance while I'm here to tour the Lee Brody TTY Museum. I have heard stories of the old TTY's, like the Model 28 and the Lorenz, that would come up to my waist, and weigh 500 pounds. However, as large and cumbersome as they were, they still provided you much needed access to telecommunications. And they are a part of your heritage that I deeply respect.
Anniversaries are also times to look forward, set goals and dream of the future.
I am here tonight to reaffirm my commitment to telecommunications access and equality. As long as I am Chairman of the FCC, I promise to emulate the community of Martha's Vineyard where all ways of communication are welcome and encouraged. I do have expectations for accessibility and the future. The telecommunications industry is in the midst of a great revolution. It includes using intelligent, programmable wireline and wireless networks and associated end user equipment.