Political Quotes

“I rise today to say a few words about the nomination of Ajit Pai to be a member of the Federal Communications Commission. I have supported his nomination and that of his fellow nominee, Jessica Rosenworcel, and am pleased that unrelated matters have finally been resolved and that the Senate has confirmed both nominees. Ajit is somebody whom many of us have come to know from his years of public service, whether on the Senate Judiciary Committee, at the Department of Justice, where Ajit worked on both antitrust and legal policy matters, or in the general counsel's office of the FCC. I especially appreciate his important work on the Roberts, Miers, and Alito Supreme Court nominations during the 109th Congress, as well as his careful attention to national security matters while at the Department of Justice. Ajit is the son of immigrants who came to this country seeking opportunity, as did the ancestors of so many of our fellow Americans. They settled in the small town of Parsons, KS, population of 10,000. During his testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee, Ajit shared his memories of the sense of community and the Midwestern values that he learned in Parsons. He worked hard in school, excelled at both Harvard College and the University of Chicago Law School, and built a career in law and policy. Today, Ajit finds himself being confirmed to this position of honor and receiving a unique opportunity to serve his Nation.…”