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On the recordJuly 11, 2016
Speaking for myself, not the other co-sponsors but speaking for myself, I truly believe that the next significant event, and when I talk about a significant event, I mean a really significant event, will not be a kinetic event, but will indeed be an event that takes place in the cyber world that causes considerable grief and harm to Americans.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King emphasizes the threat of future cyber attacks over physical conflicts.

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