NEWS                                                       August 6, 1997

              PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JAMES H. QUELLO
                     IN RE PRESIDENT CLINTON'S NAMING 
                   WILLIAM E. KENNARD FOR FCC CHAIRMAN

     I'm pleased with President Clinton's timely designation of William E. Kennard for FCC
Chairman.

     The President made a painstaking decision in selecting Bill Kennard over other eminently
well-qualified candidates like Ralph Everett and Kathy Wallman.

     They, like Bill, possess the communications expertise, independent judicial temperament
and sterling leadership qualities to be excellent FCC Chairmen.

     Bill is highly regarded by the legal profession, industry executives and consumer groups.

     His intelligence and familiarity with ongoing Commission issues and current FCC
personnel will help assure a smooth transition for the newly-appointed Commission.

     He has my best wishes for continued achievement in the exciting years ahead.

     
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