Widespread Praise For Obama's FCC Pick
President Barack Obama went public with one of Washington's worst-kept secrets on Tuesday -- that Julius Genachowski, his former Harvard Law School classmate, was his pick to be the next FCC chairman. The announcement that Genachowski (who once worked as legal counsel for ex-FCC Chairman Reed Hundt) was the nominee garnered widespread praise from the high-tech and telecom community.
"He will bring a combination of private and public sector experience to the agency. His tech experience and knowledge will be invaluable in facilitating the continued rollout and enhancement of broadband in America." -- Comcast CEO Brian Roberts
"With his background and interest in expanding broadband to all Americans and ensuring that our nation's telecommunications policies serve the needs of both consumers and industry, it is clear that Mr. Genachowski shares many of the same goals as state regulators." -- National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
"[It is] natural that our nation's first digital president would choose as FCC chairman someone who has worked in the technology industry and understands how innovation grows from an idea into the next generation companies that drive our economy and create jobs." -- Consumer Electronics Association President Gary Shapiro
"The president has made a good choice to head a crucial agency like the FCC at a time of rapid technological change. Under Genachowski's leadership, we hope the FCC will appreciate... small, independent cable operators." -- American Cable Association President Matt Polka
"With his broad experience, Mr. Genachowski has seen first-hand how regulation affects business decisions regarding new products and investment. We look forward to working with the new chairman as he guides the FCC through these challenging economic times." -- Verizion's Tom Tauke
"Julius Genachowski is a great pick to lead the agency at this time. He possesses an impressive mix of government and legal experience, business and entrepreneurial drive, and a vision for how the broadband era can positively impact our country." -- AT&T's Jim Cicconi
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