WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement welcoming Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

“I’m delighted to welcome Senator Cory Booker to the Commerce Committee. He brings to this role a keen understanding of several key issues before the Committee, such as the fundamental role communications networks, technological advances, and transportation systems play in people’s lives. These objectives are a perfect fit for a senator with more than a million Twitter followers.

“As Mayor of Newark, Senator Booker fought to bring the latest technologies to New Jersey's schools and libraries, and I'm confident he will be a steadfast partner in making sure our students have access to the tools necessary to compete in today’s global economy. We will soon rely on his experience with the successful expansion of the Port of Newark as we work to make the tough decisions about how to make smart, strategic investments in our transportation infrastructure. I look forward to working with Senator Booker to improve the experience of our nation’s students, consumers and passengers.”

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