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John McCain: Cyber is warfare. Cyber is an attempt to destroy a democracy. That is what Mr. Putin is all about.

On the recordDecember 31, 2016
Cyber is warfare. Cyber is an attempt to destroy a democracy. That is what Mr. Putin is all about.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the seriousness of cyber threats as acts of warfare against democracy.

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