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Robin Colwell, (202) 418-2300
Robin.Colwell@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLY 
ON COMMISSIONER PAI BEING DESIGNATED AS CHAIR
WASHINGTON, January 23, 2017. — “I offer my sincere congratulations and best 
wishes to my friend and colleague, Commissioner Ajit Pai, for being designated as Chair 
of the FCC. His thoughtful approach, deep knowledge base, and sense of humor have 
been great assets to the Commission, and it makes sense that President Trump hand-
picked him to carry out the new Administration’s broad vision for the agency. I know the 
Commission will thrive under his leadership, and I look forward to working with him and 
his team to tackle the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities that will present 
themselves."
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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).