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Angus King: “What's it going to take? Is it going to take the destruction of the electric grid or the financial system in order for…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
What's it going to take? Is it going to take the destruction of the electric grid or the financial system in order for us to finally get to the point of taking this seriously?
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King emphasizes the urgency of addressing cybersecurity threats before a major disaster occurs.

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