article_snippet: WalMart, which is based out of Arkansas, and Apple CEO Tim Cook sided against the GOP-backed measure over the weekend. '
article_snippet: WalMart, which is based out of Arkansas, and Apple CEO Tim Cook feel the legislation is counter to this core basic belief of respect for the individual and sends the wrong message about Arkansas, as well as the diverse environment which exists in Arkansas,' a spokesman for Walmart said in a statement provided to Reuters.
article_snippet: Apple CEO Tim Cook publicly criticized both state's laws on Twitter, saying, 'Apple is open for everyone.
article_snippet: WalMart, which is based out of Arkansas, and Apple CEO Tim Cook are deeply disappointed in Indiana law and calling on Arkansas Gov. to veto the similar HB1228.'