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STATEMENT FROM FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
ON ANNOUNCED DEPARTURE OF COMMISSIONER MCDOWELL
Washington, D.C. – The following statement is attributable to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski:
“Rob McDowell has been an extraordinary colleague – deeply knowledgeable about the vital and growing 
communications and tech sector, creative, wise, and a great partner on the Commission. 
“Rob has been essential to major FCC achievements like the landmark reform of universal service and 
intercarrier compensation, and many steps to unleash spectrum. 
“Rob’s thoughtful engagement in Commission policy has always improved the quality of our work. 
“I’ve worked with Rob from the very first day of my tenure, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working 
together.  I’m proud that Rob is both a colleague and a friend.  And I have no doubt he'll build on his 
tremendous experience and continue his long record of success.”
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