Intel Attack On EC Ahead of Findings
11/26/2008
The Computer & Communications Industry Association is offering the
following statement in response to new details released by the
Financial Times and other news outlets on the latest details of the
European Commission’s Intel antitrust investigation. It can be
attributed to CCIA President & CEO Ed Black.
"We are disappointed that Intel has apparently chosen to attack the
law enforcement organization that is investigating it. This is a
tactic we have seen before by other companies when they have concluded
they cannot effectively argue the merits of their wrongdoing.
The European Commission's credibility is strong and as the historical
record demonstrates it has consistently struck the right balance in
antitrust action in recent years with a proactive yet fair approach. We
trust the EC to be both fair and thorough in its Intel investigation.
If Intel truly believes their conduct has been proper, and the
investigation improper, we urge them to request that the record on the
case, including the EU's Statements of Objection, be released to the
press and public. Then we will all be able to make an informed
judgment."
