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TexasTowelie

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Mon Jan 30, 2017, 11:35 AM Jan 2017

Intel CEO denounces Trump's immigration order: 'This is not a policy we can support'

Intel chief executive Brian Krzanich told employees Sunday that the company opposes President Trump's order barring travel into the U.S. by residents of seven countries where a majority of the population is Muslim.

"I have heard from many of you," Krzanich told employees, "and share your concern over the recent executive order and want you to know this is not a policy we can support."

With the statement, Krzanich joins other CEOs of large companies - including Nike chief executive Mark Parker - who have denounced Trump's action.

The statement to workers goes well beyond what Krzanich said in a tweet Sunday afternoon, in which he said only that Intel supports "lawful immigration" but did not comment on the merits of Trump's order.

Read more: http://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/index.ssf/2017/01/intel_ceo_promises_full_suppor.html

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