WASHINGTON, D.C. –In response to press reports indicating Ajit Pai will be named permanent FCC Chairman, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:
"Without qualification, NAB supports President Trump's selection of Ajit Pai to the position of FCC chairman. Ajit Pai is a known quantity who brings integrity, good humor and a fierce intellect to the Commission. We look forward to working with him and his colleagues on a pro-growth FCC agenda that benefits tens of millions of Americans who rely on free broadcast radio and TV for the most popular content, credible news, and lifeline local emergency alerts."
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