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Jeh Johnson: “Jim Comey is the cop and I am the fireman, and you call both of us when you have an attack.”

On the recordApril 10, 2018
Jim Comey is the cop and I am the fireman, and you call both of us when you have an attack.
Said by
Jeh Johnson
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Johnson compares roles in cybersecurity response to law enforcement and emergency services.

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