Media Contact: 
Robin Colwell, (202) 418-2300
Robin.Colwell@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLY 
ON CHAIRMAN WHEELER’S DEPARTURE ANNOUNCEMENT
WASHINGTON, December 15, 2016. — “I truly thank Chairman Wheeler for his public 
service to our country. While we may not have always agreed on the substance or 
procedures of Commission work, Tom is passionate about his views and committed to 
solving communications problems, including our work together on Rate of Return 
reform. More importantly, I enjoyed the chance to get to know him on a personal level 
and chat on non-work matters, especially about our families.
I wish Tom great success in any future endeavors he pursues.”
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Office of Commissioner Mike O’Rielly: (202) 418-2300
Twitter: @mikeofcc
www.fcc.gov/leadership/michael-orielly
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).