October 5, 2009 Thomas J. Donohue President and CEO US. Chamber of Commerce 1615 H Street, N.W. Washington, D.C, 20062 Dear Mr. Donohue, Apple is committed to protecting the environment and the communities in which we operate around the world. We strongly object to the Chamber's recent comments opposing the EPA's effort to limit greenhouse gases. Asa company, we are working hard to reduce our own greenhouse gas emissions by relying on renewable energy at our facilities and designing more energy-efficient products for our customers. We have undertaken this unilaterally and without government mandate, because we believe itis the right thing to do. For those companies who cannot or will not do the same, Apple supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions, and itis frustrating to find the Chamber at odds with us in this effort. We would prefer that the Chamber take a more progressive stance on this critical issue and play a constructive role in addressing the climate crisis. However, because the Chamber's position differs so sharply with Apple's, we have decided to resign our membership effective immediately. Sincerely, Catherine Qo Horclte Catherine A. Novelli Vice President, Worldwide Government Affairs Apple Inc.