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James Clapper: “In a whole range of threats, we have a significant advantage, except in cyber.”

On the recordSeptember 28, 2015
In a whole range of threats, we have a significant advantage, except in cyber.
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James Clapper
District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Clapper acknowledges the U.S. disadvantage in cybersecurity compared to other threats.

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