CEA Congratulates New FCC Chairman Michael Powell

25-Jan-01

The following statement was issued by Consumer Electronics Association President and CEO Gary Shapiro regarding the announcement that President George W. Bush has designated Michael K. Powell as the next Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC):""I congratulate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Michael Powell on being named FCC chairman. I strongly believe he will be an outstanding leader who will help provide the right regulatory environment for our industry to continue to thrive.""Commissioner Powell has been a good friend to the consumer electronics industry. He understands our unique perspective, has attended the International CES to learn more about our industry and he's a fan of our products. The commissioner is also a strong advocate of consumer's rights. We look forward to working closely with him in his new role.""At the same time, we thank Chairman Kennard for his leadership. Under his watch, the commission has dealt with some of the most complex issues ever to come before the agency. He leaves having made strong strides on the transition to digital television and promoting consumers' access to new technologies. We wish him well in his future endeavors."" Source: CEA