Tim Cook: United States Government Has Gotten 'Quite Dysfunctional' [Video]

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Posted May 4, 2016 at 4:51am by Shalom Levytam

Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about the company's philosophy in the second part of his interview with CNBC Mad Money host Jim Cramer.

"We produce products that give the people ability to do things that they couldn't do before. And in doing so, we helped change things," Cook said.

When questioned about the company's battle with the FBI over encryption, Cook noted that Apple opposed the demand that it create a backdoor into its devices because they believed it was best for America.

"I think government in general has gotten quite dysfunctional in the U.S. and in some other countries as well," Cook said. "What that does I believe is put more responsibility on the everyday citizen and companies to help promote change and improve things."

Take a look at the video interview below...

Tim Cook: United States Government Has Gotten 'Quite Dysfunctional' [Video]

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clown - May 5, 2016 at 2:41pm

We also allow millions of products to be made overseas, because we required to pay to much in taxes. Because if we dont make many products overseas will be a failed company.

Chip - May 4, 2016 at 12:40pm

Salute to Tim Cook, right on buddy! Very well said.

Mr Logical - May 4, 2016 at 11:18am

The U.S. Government is just the symptom. The U.S. People are the cause. No matter what Americans want to believe. That the politicians or the system or the cooperations are to blame. They have democracy. Meaning the people are to blame for everything.

Captain Japan - May 4, 2016 at 10:34am

Donald Trump will fix the government. #Trump2016

Blackapino - May 4, 2016 at 8:16am

Actually if you READ the Time Magazine Article, the iPhone was named the MOST influential Gadget of All time, BUT...what do i know..since All I do is worship a company that hasn't been innovative.

gamerscul9870 - May 4, 2016 at 1:53pm

hasn't been innovative? Let's see: 3D tech that Google is copying, Apple Pay that Samsung copied, iPad Pro's tru tone display that adjusts to the kind of light in the room and let's not forget the pencil that feels like using a No.2 pencil except much neater, and the list goes on...

Michelle L - May 4, 2016 at 11:32pm

It's so funny the people think they are retorting your statements but are inadvertently proving you are correct! lol!