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Angus King: “Perhaps we should develop a deterrent concept with regard to cyber, 'If you mess with our networks, your lights will go…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2014
Perhaps we should develop a deterrent concept with regard to cyber, 'If you mess with our networks, your lights will go off,'
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King suggests a deterrent strategy for cyber threats.

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