Kerry On Net Neutrality Debate: Take a Deep Breath

Network neutrality fan John Kerry renewed his call for an Open Internet, but also called on parties on both sides of the issue to cool the rhetoric.

Responding to the Federal Communications Commission's announcement that it is seeking more comment on its network neutrality rulemaking proposal, which will put off any decision until at least the end of the year, Kerry said that he understood the strong "beliefs and interests" being expressed. However, he said that "rather than retreat to our predictable corners, this should be a time when everyone takes a deep breath and continues to engage in a constructive process."