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April 2018

Commissioner Rosenworcel on Commissioner Clyburn's Departure Announcement

Commissioner Clyburn has been a forceful advocate for change, for equal opportunity, and for closing the digital divide. It was a privilege to support her historymaking leadership as Acting Chairwoman. It has been an honor to work alongside her to put consumers first and bring connectivity to those at greatest risk of being left behind—urban, rural, and everywhere in between. I am proud to have worked together with her to support net neutrality and grateful to have been her partner in her unwavering work to remedy the grave injustice of exorbitant prison phone rates.

Statement Of Commissioner Brendan Carr On Commissioner Clyburn's Announcement That She Is Departing The FCC

Commissioner Clyburn has been a strong and dynamic member of the Commission. I would like to thank Commissioner Clyburn for her many years of dedicated service to the FCC. In my time as a Commissioner, I have been consistently struck by her passion and commitment to the work of the FCC, her professionalism, and her willingness to reach across the aisle to get things done. It has been a privilege to serve with her, and I wish her all the best on her future endeavors.

Statement of Commissioner Michael O'Rielly on Commissioner Clyburn

“I am saddened to hear my friend and colleague, Commissioner Clyburn, announce her intention to leave the Commission in the very near future. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her on several projects and her commitment to her principles always impressed me. Even when we disagreed, we found a way to work through it and get to the next issue. Suffice it to say, Commissioner Clyburn epitomizes the term ‘public servant.’ I wish her well in her next endeavor, whatever it may be.

Chairman Pai Statement On Commissioner Clyburn's Announcement

I congratulate Commissioner Clyburn on her distinguished tenure at the FCC. She has been a tremendous leader and a committed public servant throughout her time here. As the first woman to head the agency, she led skillfully through a transition and put her stamp on the Commission, including through her steadfast leadership in telehealth, media diversity, and digital inclusion. I have enjoyed working with her and, even when we have not seen eye-toeye on policy, I have always held her candor and thoughtfulness in the highest regard. She’s been a wonderful colleague and friend.

The FCC loses a fierce consumer advocate as Mignon Clyburn resigns

Commissioner Mignon Clyburn is leaving the Federal Communications Commission after nine years of service. As part of the FCC's Democratic majority from 2009 through 2016, Commissioner Clyburn repeatedly voted for consumer-protection regulations over the objections of Internet service providers. More recently, Commissioner Clyburn has been on the losing end of many votes as the FCC's new Republican majority deregulates the broadband and telecom industries. Clyburn's term expired in June 2017, but commission rules allowed her to stay until the end of 2018 if she had chosen to do so.

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