He also provided continuity at AMD as one of the few senior executives whose time at AMD started with the previous CEO.

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At the time, it was a symbol of continuity and greatness.

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At a time of complete disruption, the Church represented cultural continuity.

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To Swedes who have full-time jobs, especially in the public sector, this promise of continuity may seem appealing.

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