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Rep. Rick Larsen Statement on EU Microsoft Decision

Date: March 24, 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication


U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement regarding the European Commission's official decision it announced today against Microsoft Corp.

"The European Commission's final decision is disappointing and unwarranted. By rejecting the settlement offer Microsoft put forth last week, the European Commission consciously chose a path with far-reaching, negative repercussions for high tech companies and jobs in Washington state and across the country.

"I urge the administration to condemn the European Commission's ruling against Microsoft and the unwarranted fines and remedies that have been imposed.

"Microsoft has cooperated fully during months of discussion and negotiations. The European Commission has made a poor decision that will affect jobs and consumers in the U.S. and Europe."

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