mr. buskirk. >> host: commissioner, you came to the fcc from somewhat an atypical background in that you were a state commissioner. can you talk to us a little bit about making that transition from going from, from working in a state to working at the federal level? how difficult a transition has that been? >> guest: i will affirm that it has not been the easiest coming from a relatively small, rural state in the southeast to the big city of washington, to the capital city dealing with major, significant organizations and persons that you read and hear about. so from that perspective it's been somewhat of a challenge. but what i think it's given me a very solid foundation to know and to affirm what people on the ground think. i spent 11 years on my state commission. i spoke with consumers. i took part in evidentiary hearings. i would hear them on the stand, i read, you know, testimonies, you know, testimonies and filings from companies. that gives you a very unique perspective that you cannot forget, especially after 11 years of service. and those types of experiences i bring to this pos