NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th Street, S.W. Washington, DC 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. Cir. 1974). News Media Information 202-418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: October 30, 2013 Matthew Berry, 202-418-2005 Email: Matthew.Berry@fcc.gov STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON SENATE CONFIRMATION OF TOM WHEELER AND MIKE O’RIELLY TO SERVE ON THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION I congratulate Tom Wheeler and Mike O’Rielly on the Senate’s confirmation of their nominations to serve on the Federal Communications Commission. The fresh perspectives and experience they bring to the agency will assist our efforts to promote innovation and investment in the communications marketplace. I look forward to working with Tom in his new role as Chairman and with Mike as a fellow Commissioner as we confront the many challenging issues ahead. I also commend Chairwoman Clyburn for her leadership of the agency over the course of the past several months.