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On the recordJanuary 4, 2017
The response to cyber attacks need not be one in the cyber domain and in fact might be even more effective if it hits their economy and their pocketbook.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal suggests economic sanctions as a response to cyber attacks from Russia.

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