James M. Talent: “I think the overall effort on a strategic level is going very well.”

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

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.

The warrior ethos is not a luxury, it is essential when you have a military.