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July 6, 2010 Jennifer Schneider at (202) 418-2000
COMMISSIONER COPPS ON THE DEPARTURE OF BRUCE GOTTLIEB 
“One of my great pleasures as a Commissioner has been working with Bruce Gottlieb, 
both when he was my Wireless and International Advisor and in his more recent capacity as 
Chairman Genachowski’s Chief Counsel and Senior Legal Advisor.  Bruce brought brilliance 
and deep commitment to public service to the FCC.  His research and analytical abilities were 
among the very best I have seen in my 40 years in Washington.  His oral and writing skills were 
similarly top-drawer.  I developed a high degree of confidence in his judgment and in his 
creative approach to problem-solving, and I knew that no matter what issue he was working on, 
he always searched for the outcome that best served the public interest.  
“Apart from his many talents, Bruce is a delightful person to work with and know.  I wish 
him, his wife Katie and their charming Annabelle all good things on the road ahead.
“I also want to welcome Rick Kaplan to his new role in the Chairman’s office.  Rick 
came here to help us with the DTV transition and did an outstanding job.  As Commissioner 
Clyburn’s Chief of Staff, he has worked exceptionally well with us and, indeed, all the 
Commission.  We look forward to our continuing work together.”
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