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Beto O'Rourke: “We will be able to measure progress against those goals. Measure the effectiveness of the dollar spent.”

On the recordMarch 12, 2013
We will be able to measure progress against those goals. Measure the effectiveness of the dollar spent.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke emphasizes the need for measurable goals in cybersecurity spending.

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