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Microsoft Addresses Justice Department Accusations
REDMOND, Wash.--Oct. 21, 1997--In direct response to accusations made by
the Department of Justice, Microsoft Corporation announced today it will
be acquiring the Federal Government of the United States of America for
an undisclosed sum. "It's actually a logical extension of our growth,"
said Microsoft chairman and CEO Bill Gates. "It's a positive arrangement
for everyone."
Microsoft representatives held a briefing at the Oval Office with US
President Bill Clinton, and assured members of the press that changes to
US Government policy will be "minimal." The United States will be
managed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corp. An initial
public offering is planned for July 4 of next year, and the Federal
Government is expected to be profitable by 1999, according to Microsoft
president Steve Ballmer.
In a related announcement, President Bill Clinton stated that he had
"willingly and enthusiastically" accepted a position as vice president
of USA Operations with Microsoft, and will continue to manage the United
States government, reporting directly to Microsoft chairman and CEO Bill
Gates. When asked how it felt to give up the mantle of executive
authority, Clinton smiled and referred to it as "a relief." He went on
to say that Gates has a "proven track record," and that US citizens
should offer Gates their "full support and confidence."
In his new role at Microsoft, Clinton will reportedly be earning several
times the $200,000 annually he currently earns as US president. Gates
dismissed a rumor that the US Capitol be moved to Redmond as "silly,"
though he did say he would make executive decisions for the US
government from his existing office at Microsoft headquarters.
Gates did say, however, that the US House and Senate would "of course"
be abolished. "Microsoft isn't a democracy," Gates said, "yet look how
well we're doing." When asked if the rumored attendant acquisition of
Canada was proceeding, Gates would only say that Microsoft doesn't
comment on unannounced products.
Microsoft representatives closed the conference by stating that United
States citizens will be able to expect lower taxes, increases in
government services, discounts on all Microsoft products, and the
immediate arrest of all executive officials of Sun Microsystems Inc. and
Netscape Corp.
About Microsoft Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the
worldwide leader in software for personal computers, and democratic
government. The company offers a wide range of products and services for
public, business and personal use, each designed with the mission of
making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the
full power of personal computing and mostly free society every day.
About the United States Founded in 1776, the United States of America is
the most successful nation in the history of the world, and has been a
beacon of democracy and opportunity for over 200 years. Headquartered in
Washington, DC, the United States is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Microsoft Corporation.
"The United States of America" and "Microsoft" are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.