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For Immediate Release
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLY 
ON SENATE CONFIRMATION OF FTC NOMINEES  
WASHINGTON, April 27, 2018. — “I applaud the Senate for confirming Joe Simons, 
Rohit Chopra, Noah Phillips, Christine Wilson, and Rebecca Slaughter to our sister 
agency, the Federal Trade Commission.  With a full slate of new Commissioners and 
Chair at the agency, the FTC has the unique opportunity to appropriately protect 
consumers given the agency’s statutory charge, while acknowledging the realities of 
the current marketplace.  I have no doubt that this strong group of nominees is up to the 
task and I stand ready to work with each individual when our jurisdictions or views 
align.
At the same time, I sincerely thank acting Chairman Ohlhausen for her exemplary 
service and wish her well in her new role, pending Senate consideration.”  
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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).