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Ed Markey: “Last week, FBI Director Robert Mueller testified that cyber threats will soon surpass terrorism as the number one threat…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2012
Last week, FBI Director Robert Mueller testified that cyber threats will soon surpass terrorism as the number one threat facing the United States.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the growing threat of cyber attacks over terrorism.

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