[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 103 (Friday, July 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          THE COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY INITIATIVE

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 10, 2009

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, in early 2008, President Bush 
established the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative to 
address cyberattacks on federal networks and President Obama has 
committed to fully continue this effort under his administration.
  Awareness of our vulnerabilities to cyberattack and the need for 
action is nearly universal and goes beyond party lines.
  The seriousness of this situation was brought into focus this week, 
when it was revealed a powerful attack overwhelmed computers at U.S. 
and South Korean government Web sites.
  Other targets included the National Security Agency, the State 
Department, and the New York Stock Exchange.
  It is our responsibility as a Congress--and my commitment as a member 
of the House Science and Technology Committee--to ensure we get this 
issue right, and ensure taxpayer dollars provide a return in the form 
of lasting and effective security, while also protecting privacy.
  The need is real, the threat is present and clear, and I want to make 
sure our country is prepared.

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