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>We’re not trying to harm Facebook, we’re trying to make it a stronger company.

Ha. That's a statement and a half. Does answering to shareholders make your company stronger? Lots would argue that too many shareholders focus on short term growth over long term strategy.

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> Lots would argue that too many shareholders focus on short term growth over long term strategy.

Large public pension funds are, however, not the kind of shareholders at which that criticism is usually directed.

In fairness, it's the manager of the NYC pension fund, so there might be more incentive for long term strategy as part of his remarks.

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