In other words, in effect, scrap 215 and rely on alternative authority?

I believe that the constitutional advocate, far from being a lightweight institution, has to be a real heavyweight to protect the Constitution.

Wouldn't you agree with me that the U.S. Government has misled the courts, whether purposefully or inadvertently, in justifying this program on the basis that all telephone records are collected?

We need to appreciate the successful work that you did, that you do.

I have introduced a bill that I think builds on the very good measures that Senator Leahy and Senator Rockefeller have introduced to establish standards.

network segmentation, two-factor authentication--and you also recommend the chip and PIN or something like it--would have at least helped to prevent this kind of massive breach.

That kind of basic principle is the bedrock of this legislation, a standard of care applied industrywide, and enforcement.

I think that the industry--or maybe I should say industries--have some real soul searching to do about whether they have been sufficiently protective of consumer information.

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Am I right in thinking that the United States is behind a lot of the rest of the world in its data security safeguards?

my bill would provide for mandatory notification

I have just introduced a bill that would provide for rulemaking authority, but also stiff penalties...

It is absolutely critical from my perspective that payment card systems be secure and protect consumer information.

There is an arms race. There always has been, not only in this area but in so many others.

Thank you, Senator Franken. Thank you all for your great work in this area, and thank you, Chairman Ramirez, for your focus and your interest in additional authority, which I agree is important.

I would urge that he take whatever action is possible, as he has done in a number of steps already.

I applaud the President's initiative, and you were part of the task force that he has appointed.

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The use of Executive orders in the past has been very sparing and cautious.

there is a legal basis for action in Title IX and other Federal statutes for the Federal Government to be involved in protecting women against the ongoing assaults and other kinds of harm that they suffer on our campuses.

United Health Group is, in fact, the largest Medicare Advantage provider, at least in Connecticut.

United's health care actions would be bold in the private health insurance market. They should not be tolerated in the public Medicare arena.

There are really two elephants in this room. One is United Healthcare, and the other is CMS and why it has not taken more effective action.

Thank you, Senator Whitehouse. We wish you well on your long drive back to Rhode Island, and thank you so much for your leadership in this area.