Nov
12
2009
Speech: Questions to Ask Regarding Internet Regulation
11:15 am - 11:45 am EST
Washington, DC
Prepared Remarks of Commissioner Robert McDowell
Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI) Communications Summit
Washington, DC
November 12, 2009
Thank you, Bart, for that kind introduction. And thank you to IPI for inviting me to this Summit. You have an interesting and full agenda today, which I know will generate some productive and thoughtful dialogue.
It is an exciting time to be an FCC Commissioner. In August, we were restored to our full complement of five commissioners. Three are new commissioners, and all three bring a wealth of differing experiences, including personal and professional, public sector and private sector, that will be invaluable during the course of our future decision-making.