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Ted Lieu

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Ted Lieu is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 33rd congressional district, a position he has held since January 6, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Lieu has focused on issues such as civil rights, environmental protection, and technology policy during his time in office. He is known for his outspoken views on immigration and law enforcement, often advocating for reforms that prioritize community safety and civil liberties.

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Nov 17, 2015

The Internet of Things brings technology and connectivity into every corner of our lives, including our cars.

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Nov 17, 2015

The Security and Privacy in Your Car Study Act, also known as the SPY Car Study Act, a bipartisan bill cosponsored by Congressman Joe Wilson and myself.

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Nov 17, 2015

Rushing to regulation is not, in my opinion, the answer, but neither is a lack of accountability or standards.

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Nov 17, 2015

Is it possible now or in the future for a hacker to remotely take control of a car and use it either as a weapon or cause an accident?

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Oct 27, 2015

Great. Thank you. And then, Ambassador Wallace, thank you for your public service. I think some of the things you said I do find alarming.

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Oct 27, 2015

Government should be prohibiting speech based on content.

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Oct 27, 2015

Okay. And your view is U.S. bombs in Syria isn't really affecting their propaganda?

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Oct 27, 2015

So they don't talk about U.S. attacking them or killing them?

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Oct 27, 2015

I agree with Representative Duncan that we're wasting taxpayer funds by bombing in Syria. I have seen no good results from that.

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Oct 27, 2015

I believe the U.S. Supreme Court would strike it as unconstitutional.

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Oct 26, 2015

I believe that two separate modernizations are a mistake. I think that DOD should just take the VistA system and make it applicable on submarines.

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Oct 26, 2015

So you're saying that when the two Secretaries in 2011 said you all could have a single joint system, that they were just wrong?

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Oct 26, 2015

Why do you have to pursue two separate modernizations? I don't understand that.

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Oct 26, 2015

I think that's a ridiculous decision.

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Oct 26, 2015

The fact that you haven't been able to do it for nearly two decades is not excusable.

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Oct 20, 2015

Could the Department just apply it the same way with the FISA court? Why would it have to be applied differently?

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Oct 20, 2015

Law enforcement must continually strive to appropriately balance privacy and security issues in the digital age.

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Oct 20, 2015

And what about local and State law enforcement? Do you do any guidance, any training?

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Oct 20, 2015

So I've entered the ACLU letter in the record. I'll also send it to you.

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Oct 20, 2015

I share some of the same concerns of Mr. Walker regarding the exigent circumstances exception, but specifically I had one about the Secret Service.

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Oct 20, 2015

I commend DOJ and DHS for their efforts here, but this can't be the exception.

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Oct 20, 2015

What happens if the FBI is doing an operation with local law enforcement? Can they sort of say, hey, you local law enforcement, you go use the stingray and do what we can't do?

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Oct 20, 2015

If you do not have the trust of the people you are fighting for and with, you have nothing.

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Sep 28, 2015

It is crazy that we're here because the other side wants to shut down government because Planned Parenthood was following the law.

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