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Keith B. Alexander: What this shows me... is our defense is terrible, and we don't have any consequences.

On the recordMarch 21, 2017
What this shows me... is our defense is terrible, and we don't have any consequences.
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Keith B. Alexander

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General Alexander emphasizes the need for better defense and consequences against cyber threats.

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