A third of people using the web in the US do so to search for medical information. And the internet offers us all new opportunities to communicate with people who share our interests, both within our communities and across the world. And all of this change is happening at a staggering pace. And there are many other examples of new and dynamic markets for business. Of course, such rapid change can be unsettling.
People are concerned about their jobs.
They worry about the complexity of the machines. To ensure that people are partners in change, not victims of change. Government in particular needs to show real vision in its approach to these new technologies. And to demonstrate real leadership. First, we have taken action to lay the foundations of a world class broad band infrastructure.