” like Mr. Hunter, but the way he’s approached this situation is irresponsible.”
And China potentially using its military might against us in the meantime is responsible?
There's nothing wrong with Mr. Hunter saying that the deal shouldn't be allowed. One of these articles even mentioned a mechanism by which the United States can deny the companies permission to make this deal. Mr. Hunter certainly should say that this mechanism should be invoked to stop the deal. He can even ask that all other candidates condemn the deal. What's irresponsible is asking the former head of a company to exercise special influence to stop the deal.
I'm sorry to make a big issue about this point, but I had to sit through an hour or so of anti-trust training this week. The number of rules around what people can say is incredible, and I am amazed that we've gotten ourselves into this situation. After listening to that stuff, I'm really not sure that Mr. Romney can do what Mr. Hunter asks without breaking the law or at least treading on questionable ground. I'd like to see the deal stopped, but this letter looks more like a political attack than a sincere approach for a solution.
Bill