I think that Apple is concerned about class action lawsuits that will target Tim Cooks claims that not even apple can access customer data.<p>They are really in a terrible position.  No CEO wants to do interviews dedicated to a conflict with law enforcement.  This is about a massive pile of unaccessable cash and the threat of a major lawsuit.<p>It makes sense that cook wants to invest in legislators who will listen to their lobbying cash and provide class action protection over gambling in the courts.