James M. Talent: “Part of what you are doing and need to do is to strengthen the civilian elements of national influence.”

I think the top-level political authority, which you all represent, what is it you want the outcome of this to be and why?

What we were hearing back is a greater and greater level of frustration that the system doesn't seem to understand what they're dealing with.

I certainly agree that these are vital concerns, given the power of cyber weapons, their escalatory potential, and the downside consequences of a miscalculation.

I think success means protecting the American homeland, the territorial integrity of allies, the economy, from attacks.