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June 5, 2013
The Honorable Mignon Clyburn
Acting Chairwoman
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554
Dear Chairwoman Clyburn,
We write to encourage the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make an immediate
determination whether the pending application related to SoftBank and Sprint is in the public interest.
This application has been before the FCC for over 180 days, providing an adequate opportunity for
your agency to examine this proposed transaction.
As you know, last week the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
completed its review of the transaction and determined the merger of Softbank and Sprint raises no
national security concerns. Japan is, and will continue to be, one our nation's strongest trading
partners. With nearly $300 billion in investments, Japan is second only to the United Kingdom in
foreign direct investments in our economy. Assuring this transaction receives a fair and timely
consideration will further strengthen this relationship and encourage future investments from Japan
and other foreign investors.
Lastly, this transaction has the potential to further expand competition and investment within our
nation's vibrant mobile marketplace. And, as your agency has acknowledged, the United States is
experiencing a spectrum crunch as consumer use of smartphones and tablets explodes. As more and
more consumers demand greater access to high speed wireless networks, free market transactions
such as the Softbank and Sprint proposal provide greater opportunities for expanded consumer choice
and innovation. We thank you again for your consideration of our request and look forward to your
response.
Sincerely,
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U.S. Congressman Kevin Yoder (KS-3)
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