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What Others Are Saying:

It is our belief that the combined company would expand and enrich economic, educational and civic engagement opportunities in the Asian Pacific American community through expanded wireless coverage. JACL and LEAP believe that the expected benefits of this deal will prove to be invaluable to us and our members and we encourage the Commission to approve the merger. S. Floyd Mori, National Executive Director, Japanese American Citizens League and J.D. Hokoyama, President & CEO, Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. AWIB stands behind this merger as it will have a positive impact on the Asian American community. Not only will the merger spur direct investment more than $8 billion in infrastructure investment by AT&T within seven years but it will promote job growth as well. We are certain the job growth will come in the form of AT&T increasing its diversity supplier base, including buying the products and services of Asian American entrepreneurs. Bonnie Wong, President, Asian Women in Business In terms of health and healthcare, we believe that the acquisition absolutely serves the bests interests of Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander communities. In light of the looming spectrum crisis, our communities now, more than ever, see the need to support both the growth and efficient use of spectrum offered by this merger. Kathy Lim Ko, President & CEO, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum The reason for our support is simple: we believe the merger will result in far greater access to the fastest wireless broadband by Asian Americans and all Americans than if the combination of the companies is not permitted to occur. C.C. Yin, Founder & Chairman, Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association America remains in a severe economic downturn. Joblessness remains at unacceptably high levels while the federal deficit makes the prospect of large-scale stimulus programs unlikely. For that reason, federal regulators must be especially attuned to actions that spur private sector investment and employment. Approving the AT&T-T-Mobile merger will accomplish both goals, while giving consumers and businesses better access to the latest in fast wireless access. Dennis Huang, Executive Director, Asian Business Association I have witnessed first-hand how smart acquisitions can lead to stronger product offerings, greater service choices and lower overall costs for consumers. Furthermore, after reviewing all of the facts, I believe this acquisition will not reduce competition, but enhance it. It is clear that there is a wide array of exceptional choices for consumers in all areas of telecom, wireless, and broadband. None of these options should be impacted negatively by AT&Ts planned acquisition of T-Mobile. Neil Horikoshi, President & Executive Director, Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

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