I think it's sort of a meaningless statement from their perspective and they're trying to grab victory out of this by taking a posture that makes them look altruistic, ... I also think they're trying to look like they're being good corporate citizens. Since Bristol has been investigated by just about every government agency, they have a lot to make up for in that regard.

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