FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE              Contact:  Rick Chessen at
  December 1, 1999                        202/418-2300
  
  
  
         STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI
            ON HER DECISION TO REMAIN AT THE FCC
                              
       Washington, DC -- Over the past months, I have given serious thought to
  returning to my home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to run for Congress.  I viewed the
  U.S. Congress as an opportunity to serve the people of New Mexico every day.  However,
  the Administration has asked me to stay at the FCC and I will.  
  
  I intend to continue to work on the issues about which I am passionate   making
  sure that all New Mexicans and all Americans have access to the Internet, that every child
  has the tools they need to compete in the next century, that all Americans, and especially
  minorities, Native Americans, those living in rural communities and Americans with
  disabilities, have the opportunity to benefit from the communications revolution.  I also
  want to protect our children from sex and violence in the media by educating parents
  about the v-chip and to ensure that the media reflect the cultural diversity of America and
  the markets they serve.
  
       I very much look forward to a time in the future when I can return to my state and
  serve the people of New Mexico in a different capacity.  
  
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