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James Clapper: “Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, named cyber as the top threat to the United States' National security.”

On the recordMarch 19, 2013
Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, named cyber as the top threat to the United States' National security.
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James Clapper
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Clapper's statement on cyber threats being the primary concern for national security.

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