I will put a high priority on detecting and responding to terrorism on our soil. The federal government must take this threat seriously - working closely with researchers and industry to increase surveillance and develop treatments for chemical and biological agents.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker prioritizes counterterrorism on domestic soil through collaboration between government, industry, and researchers.
- In plain terms
- We must work with experts to detect and treat threats like chemical or biological attacks.
- What can you take from it?
- National security requires public-private partnerships to address emerging threats.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we balance security and privacy?
- What role should industry play in national defense?
Another view
Increased surveillance can raise privacy concerns.
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