In a Wednesday interview with Politico, Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) hinted that the fight against Big Tech censorship is a long-term battle, hinting that he is “laying the groundwork for the future.” Buck’s remarks came after Politico pressed the lawmaker about why his efforts to rein on Big Tech censorship. “The Big Tech antitrust issues will not move forward in this Congress,” Buck admitted in the interview before warning Big Tech oligarchs that the fight is far from over.

Buck told Politico that he tries to promote free speech “behind the scenes” by briefing his colleagues on Big Tech issues. “The best way to lead on this issue is to make people aware, make members aware, of what’s going on and step back and let them draw their own conclusions,” Buck claimed, referring to lawmakers who have been hesitant to take on the fight against Big Tech.

MRC Vice President Dan Schneider reacted to Buck’s remarks and called on members of Congress to play an active role against censorship. “Congress must take decisive action to protect free speech,” Schneider said. “There is no reason Big Tech oligarchs cannot be held accountable for their un-American censorship.”

[This has to start now. It cannot go unchallenged through yet another election cycle. — Ed]