FORMER FCC COMMISSIONER MICHAEL POWELL ENDORSES JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT
ARLINGTON, VA U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that former FCC Commissioner Michael Powell has endorsed John McCain for president.
Commissioner Powell issued the following statement on endorsing John McCain:
"As Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, I had the privilege to work with John McCain when he led the Senate Commerce Committee. Senator McCain has a deep and principled understanding of how the digital revolution is transforming the social and economic landscape. More than any other candidate, he knows what is needed to calm the turbulent economic waters and to steer the new economy in a direction that will bring growth, opportunity and prosperity to all Americans."
John McCain thanked Commissioner Powell for his support, stating, "Michael Powell has a distinguished record of service in the U.S. Army, the Justice Department and the FCC. He's a faithful public servant and I am grateful for his support."
