Skip to content

Actors Quote by Hillary Clinton

“We need to make it very clear - whether it's Russia, China, Iran or anybody else - the United States has much greater capacity. And we are not going to sit idly by and permit state actors to go after our information, our private-sector information or our public-sector information.” quote by Hillary Clinton
Download Open image
“We need to make it very clear - whether it's Russia, China, Iran or anybody else - the United States has much greater capacity. And we are not going to sit idly by and permit state actors to go after our information, our private-sector information or our public-sector information.”

Hillary Clinton

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks on Cybersecurity, Hillary Clinton, 2016

The U.S. must proactively protect its information from foreign state threats.

In simple terms: America must defend its data against hostile nations.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize robust cyber defenses.

Themes

security politics technology sovereignty

Mood

cautious determined

Type

policy strategic

When to use this quote

  • government agencies
  • private companies
  • public sector
  • international relations

Key Concepts

cybersecurity state actors information protection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies best protect data without overreach?
  • How can public‑private partnerships enhance security?
A Different Perspective

Balancing security with privacy rights is complex.

4.0 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Hillary Clinton

Explore all 1,911 Hillary Clinton quotes

More Actors quotes

Browse all 11,394 Actors quotes