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Bennie Thompson: “While the issuance of the Executive Order is a welcome development, it will take legislative action to fully address…”

On the recordMarch 12, 2013
While the issuance of the Executive Order is a welcome development, it will take legislative action to fully address cyber threats and vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson emphasizes the need for legislation to tackle cyber threats despite the Executive Order.

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