Remarks of FCC Commissioner Clyburn at Rebele First Amendment Fellowship Symposium at Stanford University

I would like to focus this afternoon's remarks on the [Federal Communications Commission's] recent Open Internet decision, not only because it is the FCC hot topic of the day, and one I am sure this audience is most interested in, but also because it is directly relevant to this year's symposium. For the reasons I will discuss, I strongly believe this decision will promote free expression as well as diversity and innovation on the Internet. To me, the very essence, of the Open Internet debate is this: How do we ensure that there continues to be only one Internet, where all applications, new products, ideas and diverse points of view have the same chance of being seen and heard? This questions was my compass as I was evaluating our latest decision, and I believe the outcome will advance this fundamental goal.