Jack Reed

I thank the Senator from Maine and the Senator from the great State of Nebraska.

So you do have to deal with these bot networks, and you're dealing with it.

And a lot of the hits on YouTube I presume were generated by electronic devices, not people...

I deem it warranted, for whatever that's worth.

I think there is a way that, working together, we can come up with something that protects the victims, but also maintains the freedom of the internet.

Are they prepared to engage and defeat an attack on our critical infrastructure in the United States?

The chairman has raised the issue of Russian involvement in our last election.

The cyber threat facing our Nation does not respect organizational or jurisdictional boundaries in the Government.

But with respect to regulatory agencies, the impression that I have from the discussion is that it is all sort of retrospective, after the fact, that they can go in and make a judgment.

Consumers should have the legal right to withhold or divulge their credit score.

I think many American consumers would actually be surprised to know how many people, how many businesses get access to their credit reports without their knowledge.

I think that is a good message, but, again, I think apropos of some of the comments of my colleagues, you know, specific evidence that it is working.

Why don't we, if we are really serious about this, convene the five-party talks and show not only strength but concerted effort?

Well, thank you very much. I am tempted to commend the Chairman and the Ranking Member for the best statements they have ever given.

I think these are issues that deserve close review and study.

I think given the current situation with cybersecurity, you have to have the money.

I would urge you to aggressively do that.

Money is not the solution to every problem, but it is usually part of every solution.

I think we need to spend more money.

I would simply join you in expressing profound condolences to the families, and also a profound commitment on behalf of the Congress...

We must do all that is necessary to provide and sustain our Navy and all our Armed Forces.

Reserving the right to object, I ask if the Senator from Kansas would modify the request and I be allowed to speak for up to 5 minutes before Senator McCain?

I think there are other questions like that. Are there data that should be off limits, you know, no one can have it or the person has to give an affirmative thumbs up or thumbs down?

I think shareholders should be aware of what their investment--or their company is doing in terms of cybersecurity.

I think there is a whole series of questions that you have raised which I find very, very helpful, so thank you very much.