FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: May 29, 2009
Contact: Moira Vahey, Free Press, (202) 265-1490 x31

WASHINGTON -- Today, President Barack Obama, in a speech about the nation's cyber-security, reaffirmed his commitment to Network Neutrality. Obama said, "I remain firmly committed to Net Neutrality so we can keep the Internet as it should be -- open and free."

Craig Aaron, senior program director of Free Press, issued the following statement:

"President Obama's speech today makes it clear that he considers Net Neutrality an essential component of his administration's sweeping Internet agenda. The president's words send a strong message to Congress and the Federal Communications Commission -- as well as the phone and cable companies -- that now is the time to end the stalemate on this crucial issue and secure the open Internet for future generations."

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