Edolphus Towns: “I would like to hear from our witnesses whether and how both of their preferred outcomes can be achieved.”

Unfortunately the discussion draft before us today falls short of the commitment needed to ensure that the personal information of hard working Americans are kept safe.

The Honorable Edolphus Towns, a Member of Congress from the State of New York, Opening Statement

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