Most importantly, the vulnerabilities resulting from the computer and information revolution must receive increased attention. This revolution has fundamentally changed not only the global business climate, but it has changed the essence of how we work and how we must deal with the protection of information. Most of the historical channels of control of information are challenged by the rapid technological progress and the change from a vertical hierarchy of information control to a horizontal system that works at the speed of light. I know that Los Alamos Director John Browne and his colleagues at the other laboratories are addressing these serious issues. Resolution of these issues deserves the nation's immediate attention and support.
Secrecy is essential, but national security is paramount.
National security requires creating an environment conducive to attracting a creative staff required to keep our nation secure. Secrecy is necessary, but not sufficient. Secrecy is a requirement, not an end. Yes, we must have a credible defense that keeps our secrets secure, but it must be balanced by an offense that keeps us alert and ahead. Measures designed to improve the protection of secrets must be carefully balanced against our ability to do the job ahead.