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On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
If China engages in a cyber attack upon the United States, do you believe it is legitimate under the Law of War for the United States to respond in kind?
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham asks about the legality of responding to Chinese cyber attacks.

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