STATEMENT OF COMMERCE SECRETARY DON EVANS ON RESIGNATION OF FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. POWELL

"I applaud Chairman Powell's record of accomplishment. He understands the importance of sound telecommunications policy to our 21st century economy and has been a tireless advocate for meeting the President's goal of universal, affordable access to broadband across America. Has also has been a tremendous partner in advancing spectrum policy – from authorizing ultrawideband technologies to paving the way for new 3G spectrum. I thank him for his service."