Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off his speech with a moment of silence for Orlando shooting victims
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Calling the shooting an act of terrorism, Cook offered his deepest sympathies and asked for a moment of silence.
"We celebrate our diversity. We know that it makes us stronger and moves everyone forward," Cook said.
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During the moment of silence, Cook had to wipe a tear from his eye.
Cook, one of the few openly gay CEOs, first spoke out about the attack on Sunday morning on Twitter.
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Our hearts go out to the victims of the unspeakable tragedy in #Orlando, their families and all who grieve with them.
- Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 12, 2016The attack on the Pulse nightclub in Orlando killed 50 and left more than 50 injured.
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