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May 13, 2011 Jennifer Tatel (202) 418-2400
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MEREDITH ATTWELL BAKER
I'm proud of my nearly eight years of government service, and especially my service as an FCC 
Commissioner under Chairman Genachowski's leadership. Until late this spring, my plan was to 
seek renomination for a second term as Commissioner. That was true all through the winter 
during consideration of the Comcast/NBCUniversal transaction and in the months after it was 
completed.
Not once in my entire tenure as a Commissioner had anyone at Comcast or NBCUniversal 
approached me about potential employment. When this opportunity became available in mid-
April, I made a personal decision that I wanted to give it serious consideration.
Therefore, I immediately sought counsel from the General Counsel of the FCC, and recused 
myself on April 18th from any matters involving Comcast or NBCUniversal. I have not only 
complied with the legal and ethical laws, but I also have gone further. I have not participated or 
voted any item, not just those related to Comcast or NBCUniversal, since entering discussions 
about an offer of potential employment. Because of this, I plan to depart the Commission as soon 
as I am able to ensure an orderly wind-down of my office.
I will of course comply with all government ethics and Obama pledge restrictions going forward. 
I am excited to embark on the next phase of my career and am grateful for having had the 
opportunity to work with great public servants at the FCC.
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