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"Our goal throughout the negotiating process was to make sure consumers reap the benefits of an open, stable and competitive Internet. These agreements achieve that goal," said DOC General Counsel Ted Kassinger. "We sought changes to promote competition, preserve stability and protect consumers. We believe that our objectives have been met." The following principles will be included in definitive contracts:
All other terms of the agreements between VeriSign and ICANN remain unchanged. Today's agreement follows a month-long process of careful scrutiny by the Commerce Department of draft revised agreements presented by ICANN and VeriSign on April 16, which resulted in changes that reflect the Department's paramount concerns: to ensure stability and competition. |
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