James M. Talent: “To those who still do not recognize the threat, let me quote from the report of the Commission on the Prevention of…”

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

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

Part of what you are doing and need to do is to strengthen the civilian elements of national influence.