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For Immediate Release
CHAIRMAN PAI STATEMENT ON FEDERAL TRADE
COMMISSION NOMINATIONS
WASHINGTON, January 25, 2018—Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai 
released the following statement regarding President Trump’s nominations to the Federal Trade 
Commission. 
“I would like to extend my congratulations to Joseph Simons, who has been nominated to serve 
as Chairman of the FTC, and to Rohit Chopra, Noah Phillips, and Christine Wilson, who have 
been nominated to serve as FTC Commissioners,” said Chairman Pai.  “I look forward to a 
productive partnership with them on many important consumer issues, including promoting 
competition and combating illegal robocalls.”
He also congratulated Maureen Ohlhausen on her tenure at the FTC and her nomination to 
serve a judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
“I applaud Maureen Ohlhausen for her terrific tenure as Acting Chairman of the FTC.  Her 
legacy is one of strong and thoughtful leadership.  If her judicial nomination is confirmed, she 
will serve with great distinction on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims,” said Chairman Pai.
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