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On the recordApril 23, 2013
We are here to discuss ways to secure cyberspace and critical infrastructure from hackers while assuring that Constitutionally-guaranteed privacy and civil liberties are safeguarded.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson emphasizes the need to balance cybersecurity with privacy rights.

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