While estimates of intellectual property theft are hard to get exactly the amount, we know that it costs billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of lost jobs.

It is not like a bank robbery where you could look at the surveillance cameras.

I want to just conclude by, again, commending you, Senator Whitehouse, for being a true leader on this issue.

I reintroduced my Personal Data Privacy and Security Act to establish a national standard for data breach notification.

This is not a Democratic or Republican issue. It is one where we want to protect our own personal privacy and liberties.

I look forward to working with all of you as the administration's proposal goes forward and is amended and amplified through the legislative process.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Kyl, and Senator Blumenthal, for this opportunity.

I think this is probably one of the greatest challenges facing our country today.

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Former Senator Biden was the one who pushed for that.

I agree with President Obama that that was a systemic failure.

Continuing federal support for State and local law enforcement is extremely important.

Cooperation and interoperability are especially critical among State and federal partners.

We passed legislation to provide funding to State and local law enforcement to create communications interoperability.

Incidentally, when you hear him talk about his concerns for law enforcement, he does not say it just here.

I have never lost sight of how important this is. It is one of the best investments we can make in Congress.

I like to think we have moved from the days where if you know something, you might tell them; otherwise, you do not.

I think his strong commitment to supporting state and local law enforcement comes across very, very well.

For me, it is a passion, and you can be very helpful.

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