    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book I)]
    [May 27, 1997]
    [Pages 658-659]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Resignation of Reed E. Hundt as Chairman of the Federal
    Communications Commission
    May 27, 1997

        It was with regret that I learned today that Reed Hundt, Chairman of
    the Federal Communications Commission, intends to leave before the end
    of his term, upon appointment of his successor.
        Chairman Hundt has been a strong and visionary leader of the FCC
    during this historic period in telecommunications policy. His steadfast
    commitment to the public interest and to bringing the benefits of
    competition to consumers is evident in his many accomplishments during
    his tenure, including the successful launching of spectrum auctions and
    the Commission's ontime implementation of the Telecommunications Act of
    1996. His expertise and counsel were indispensable in bringing home this
    year's World Trade Organization agreement on telecommunications, which
    will open markets abroad as never before.
        Perhaps most importantly, Chairman Hundt helped make the FCC an
    advocate for our children. He reinvigorated children's broadcasting, and
    he took pathbreaking steps to ensure that every classroom and library in
    America will be linked to the information superhighway.
        Chairman Hundt's leadership has opened opportunity to businesses
    here and abroad, while ensuring that all Americans share in the benefits
    of the telecommunications revolution. The Vice President and I are sorry
    to see him go and extend to him thanks on behalf of the American people
    for his excellent service.

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