WASHINGTON, DC -- In response to FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly's confirmation by the Senate to a full five-year term, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:
"NAB congratulates Commissioner O'Rielly on his confirmation to a full five-year FCC term. We deeply appreciate his commitment to public service, his grasp of difficult public policy issues, and his acknowledgement of the enduring value of broadcast localism."
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