On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
The United States will ensure that all risks associated with attacking or exploiting our networks vastly outweigh the potential benefits.
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congress.gov“The United States will ensure that all risks associated with attacking or exploiting our networks vastly outweigh the potential benefits.”
Obama emphasizes the need for a deterrence strategy in cyberspace.
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