Communication Quote by Edward Snowden
“What has a great value to us as a nation is the internet itself. The internet is critical infrastructure to the United States. We use the internet for every communication that businesses rely on every day.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public testimony on national infrastructure
The internet is portrayed as essential national infrastructure, vital for communication and business.
In simple terms: Internet is critical national infrastructure for communication.
Key Takeaway
Protect and invest in internet security.
Themes
technology
security
national infrastructure
Mood
urgent
serious
Type
policy
technological
When to use this quote
- business continuity
- government planning
- emergency response
Key Concepts
critical infrastructure
cybersecurity
policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance security with openness?
- What policies best protect internet reliability?
A Different Perspective
Political debates may challenge its classification.
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