Statement of Chairman Jay Clayton and Commissioners Kara M. Stein and Michael S. Piwowar on Senate Confirmation of Hester Peirce and Robert J. Jackson, Jr.

Chairman Jay Clayton
Commissioner Kara M. Stein
Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar

Dec. 22, 2017

We congratulate Hester and Rob on their Senate confirmations and, on behalf of our over 4,500 dedicated colleagues, welcome them to the Commission. We look forward to their joining us as we strive to advance the SEC's vital mission of facilitating capital formation, protecting investors, and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets.