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On the recordJune 12, 2017
It works by convincing a potential adversary that it will suffer unacceptable costs if it conducts an attack on the United States.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine references a DoD document on deterrence regarding cyber attacks.

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