delgate plaskett: thank you.he council begins by explaining that the fcc seeks to create an enforceable role that reflects public input, from its internal deliberations, and is built to withstand judicial review. is it an accurate statement that that is the object to enroll making? chairman wheeler: yes, ma'am. delgate plaskett: and after the public comment period, they reviewed comments in light of that record. we know the common period was actually even longer than is normally done. 60 days, as opposed to the 30 days that you are required because of the volume and the interest of this. when was that don? the review beginning in light of the public record. chairman wheeler: the traditional way we do it is that you -- the common period closes and you have an opportunity to review those comments. then you can comment on this comment and review those. delgate plaskett: do you remember what time those were closed to go chairman wheeler: i do not remember the exact date. i can get them for you. delgate plaskett: and

delgate plaskett: it appears to be that you did not do part, in any way, from your rulemaking process in this respect. in regard to the open internet. it is really have been a question to many people's's mind -- many people's mind chair wheeler: that is correct, yes. rep. plaskett: and then there is a question of whether that discretion was appropriate or not appropriate, like the president weighing in on the -- -- that would have huge importance to the people of the united states. chair wheeler: i can't comment on that hypothetical, but my statement is that we followed the protocols. rep. plaskett: thank you, very much. i yield the balance of my time. rep. chaffetz: sure, sure, and now we recognize the gentleman from oklahoma, mr. russell, for five minutes. rep. russell: thank you, mr. chairman, and thank you, mr. wheeler for your long and dedicated role, and i know it is often thankless. while opinions differ, your dedication is appropriated. chair wheeler: sir, i recognize your badge, and thank you. rep. russell: thank you. you stated earlier today that it you came to an evolutiona