I would just add that demanding that private companies deliberately include defects in their own encryption systems for the purpose of allowing the NSA to conduct backdoor surveillance only increases the risk of our cybersecurity networks rather than decreases it, which is exactly what the bill does. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Thompson), the ranking member of the Committee on Homeland Security.
Jared Polis: “I would just add that demanding that private companies deliberately include defects in their own encryption systems for…”
On the recordApril 22, 2015
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