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Harry Reid: “I believe that the stakes are so high when it comes to cybersecurity for our country that whoever holds that position…”

On the recordMay 22, 2011
I believe that the stakes are so high when it comes to cybersecurity for our country that whoever holds that position should be confirmed by the Senate and, therefore, accountable to Congress.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Reid emphasizes the importance of Senate confirmation for cybersecurity leadership.

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