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On the recordSeptember 6, 2011
The country is at risk, and there is much work to be done to better protect critical infrastructure and improve our ability to stop computer crime.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy emphasizes the urgency of improving cybersecurity protections.

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