Promoting good security doesn't have a downside. It's obviously in the interest of our nation and our allies' nations. It sends a strong message of awareness to the captains of corporate industry, without whose cooperation you will not achieve your goals. And it's a truly bipartisan initiative, something both left and right, Democrat and Republican, can take to their home districts. Mr. President, these are compelling and complex issues, with complicated solutions.
Strong leadership is mandatory.
Everyone with an interest in the outcome is looking for that leadership, and, arguably, only you can provide the leadership required to build the cyber-equivalent of the ballistic missile defense system. You ran a campaign about creating a better America. Mr. President, I know your agenda is full. But I urge you to attend to these matters with the utmost urgency. You are already about 50 days into your administration, and much has been accomplished.