NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12th 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: December 17, 2012 Justin Cole, 202-418-8191 Email: Justin.Cole@fcc.gov STATEMENT FROM FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE "Today we lost a great American hero. Daniel Inouye's powerful life story is about courage, conviction, and service. Getting to know Senator Inouye has been a unique privilege for me and my family, with whom Senator Inouye showed uncommon generosity of spirit. We mourn his passing. His inspiration will be widespread and enduring." -FCC-