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Remarks of Acting Assistant Secretary Baker at the Maximum Service Television (MSTV) 22nd Annual Fall Television Conference
Maximum Service Television (MSTV) 22nd Annual Fall Television Conference
Keynote Speech of NTIA Acting Assistant Secretary Meredith Attwell Baker
(As Prepared)
Monday, September 22, 2008
Introduction
Thank you, David, for that introduction. It is an honor to be here today and participate in this exchange of views and insights on perhaps the most significant achievement in the evolution of television broadcasting technology.
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