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There was one issue on which there seemed to be almost unanimity: the Internet should not be managed by any government, national or multinational.

— Jon Postel

The majority of people in developed countries spend at least some time interacting with the Internet, and Governments are abusing that necessity in secret…

— Edward Snowden

The thing we have to be careful of is that the Internet is a global communications medium, and if one country tips the balance…

— John W. Thompson

The real issue is control. The Internet is too widespread to be easily dominated by any single government. By creating a seamless global economic…

— John Perry Barlow

I don't think the Internet should be immune to the standing laws of countries.

— Rob Lowe

All forms of government ultimately are not going to succeed in trying to control or censor the Internet.

— Rupert Murdoch

No matter what you do, any country in the world is going to have the ability to set its own rules internally. Any country…

— Vint Cerf

It is my belief that industry and government around the world should work even more closely to protect the privacy and security of Internet…

— Bill Gates

It's very difficult for governments to dominate the Internet because it's so difficult to control. People want to be free. People want to hear…

— Eric Schmidt

I'm well aware that the Internet is global and can't be wholly affected by any one country. But the United States has outsized influence.

— Walt Mossberg

Internet and government is Topic A in every nation, all around the world. There is the question of getting the Internet built. That involves…

— Vint Cerf

It's time to recognise the internet as a basic human right. That means guaranteeing affordable access for all, ensuring internet packets are delivered without…

— Tim Berners-Lee