Statement of Commissioner Michael J. Copps 
On the Passing of Jim Quello
"You can tell a lot about how a person lived by the way he or she dies.  Jim Quello 
died with grace, confidence, a calm spirit, and pride in a life well lived.  I visited with 
him Friday and, albeit weaker, he was alert.  Good-spirited, and still talking about 
issues and about the Commission he loved so much and served so long, so well.
"Jim's tenure at the FCC, particularly his Chairmanship, drew the best from people 
because he gave them his best back.  He empowered people and they loved him for 
it.
"Warrior, broadcaster, public servant--wherever he served, Jim gave it his all and, 
when he left his various posts, he left them better than he found them.
"We won't be seeing another Jim Quello.  I am proud of the friendship Jim and I 
developed.  God rest his soul."