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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2002

Contact: David Fiske
(202) 418-0513

STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL
ON U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION IN TELRIC CASE



I'm pleased that the Supreme Court has affirmed the Commission's implementation of the 1996 Telecom Act.

This decision brings much-needed additional certainty to the legal landscape and should advance the Commission's efforts to carry out the statute's competition goals.

I thank the Solicitor General for his vigorous efforts in representing the Commission before the Court.

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