“It has been an honor to serve alongside Willie Phillips. His steady leadership, thoughtful approach to complex issues, and commitment to collaboration made him a strong colleague. He was one of the first to reach out after my nomination, and I have been grateful for his warm welcome and the steady example he sets as a public servant.

“I appreciated his excellent leadership as Chairman and his dedication to aligning the Commission’s mission with today’s energy needs. His efforts made a meaningful and lasting contribution to the Commission’s work.

“It has been a pleasure to work with him on a wide range of important and challenging issues before the Commission—not only when we agreed but also in the (very few) cases where we did not. I deeply appreciate his collegiality and good faith, and will miss having him as a colleague. I wish him great success as he embarks on the next chapter of his career."

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