Yes, a good strong statement. The internet was invented by the U.S., and 90% of it remains within the U.S. Other countries are welcome to connect into it, or if they prefer, to disconnect. But they should keep their bloody socialist paws off of it.
One point the article misrepresents. There are two signers of this letter, as it should be:
"Sincerely,
"Carlos M. Guiterrez Secretary of Commerce
"Condoleezza Rice Secretary of State"
Rice has the responsibility of dealing with other countries; Guiterrez has the responsibility of speaking on behalf of American commerce, which includes such privately controlled entities as the internet.