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: May 1, 2013 Matthew Berry, (202) 418-2005 Email: matthew.berry@fcc.gov STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT MIGNON CLYBURN WILL SERVE AS ACTING CHAIRWOMAN OF THE FCC I congratulate my fellow Commissioner Mignon Clyburn on the historic announcement that she will serve as acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission. Given her leadership, experience, and demonstrated commitment to the interests of consumers, I know that she will lead the Commission with skill and integrity. For the past eleven months, I have appreciated the collegial approach she has brought to our joint labors at the Commission. I look forward to continuing to work with her on the important issues on our agenda.