FCC Swears In Jessica Rosenworcel, Brendan Carr

Carr, Rosenworcel

The FCC held its swearing-in ceremony for returning Commissioner JESSICA ROSENWORCEL and new Commissioner BRENDAN CARR TODAY (8/11).

Chairman AJIT PAI issued a statement saying, “I congratulate BRENDAN and JESSICA on their swearing in and welcome them to the FCC as Commissioners. I’m pleased that the Commission is once again at full capacity. They will be valuable assets to the FCC, and I look forward to collaborating with them to close the digital divide, promote innovation, protect consumers, and improve the agency’s operations.”
 
ROSENWORCEL's official statement read, "I am honored and humbled to enjoy the privilege and responsibility of returning to serve as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. I firmly believe that the future belongs to the connected. No matter who you are or where you live, you need access to modern communications to have a fair shot at 21st century success. That’s why the Commission’s work is so important and I thank the President and the  United States Senate for this opportunity. I pledge to fight to make sure that the public interest is served and everyone across this country has access to the best, most reliable communications in the world.

"I look forward to working with my fellow Commissioners and the exceptionally talented staff of the Federal Communications Commission."

CARR also issued a statement reading, "It is a tremendous honor and privilege to serve as a Commissioner of the FCC.  I am grateful to President TRUMP for nominating me and to the United States Senate for confirming me to serve the American public in this capacity. I have had the privilege of working at the agency for over five years, and that experience  has instilled in me a deep appreciation for the FCC’s work and its talented staff.  Whether it is promoting broadband deployment, maintaining the United States’ leadership in wireless, or advancing public safety, I look forward to hitting the ground running and working with my colleagues at the Commission to serve the public interest."

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