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It's not about the spokesperson.

When it comes to matters of litigation such as these - you can be very sure that the message comes straight from the top.

Are you suggesting that people aren't responsible for the words that come out of their mouths?

It's this tolerance of misdirection that enables unethical practices in companies.

No - just that we should focus our attention more on those who actually pull the strings.

It comes from lawyers hired by the top, who tell the top what to say (or else risk liability).