Hmmm that seems to contradict the source the NYTimes used here: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.nytimes.com&#x2F;2016&#x2F;02&#x2F;19&#x2F;technology&#x2F;how-tim-cook-became-a-bulwark-for-digital-privacy.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.nytimes.com&#x2F;2016&#x2F;02&#x2F;19&#x2F;technology&#x2F;how-tim-cook-be...</a><p>&gt;Apple had asked the F.B.I. to issue its application for the tool under seal. But the government made it public, prompting Mr. Cook to go into bunker mode to draft a response, according to people privy to the discussions, who spoke on condition of anonymity.