*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 56633.doc* NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th Street, S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D. C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov TTY: 1- 888- 835- 5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: April 25, 2006 Clyde Ensslin (202) 418- 0506 STATEMENT BY FCC CHAIRMAN KEVIN J. MARTIN ON HIS RENOMINATION Washington, DC – Chairman Kevin J. Martin made the following statement today: “I am honored to have been renominated for a second term as Commissioner and Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. I thank President Bush for the privilege to continue to serve in his Administration. This is an exciting time of growth and innovation in the communications sector. I look forward to working with the Administration, Congress, my fellow Commissioners and the talented staff at the FCC to provide all Americans with the services and opportunities offered by the best communications system in the world today.” -FCC- 1