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“When you had a terrorist, you could only search a relatively narrow slice of numbers, primarily land lines.” quote by Ted Cruz
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“When you had a terrorist, you could only search a relatively narrow slice of numbers, primarily land lines.”

Ted Cruz

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Source Speech: Senate Hearing on Terrorism, 2015

Discusses limited scope of data search in early terrorism investigations, focusing on landline numbers.

In simple terms: Early terror data searches were narrow, mainly landlines.

Key Takeaway

Broaden data sources for security.

Themes

security investigation technology

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

policy statement

When to use this quote

  • law enforcement
  • counterterrorism planning
  • policy development
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

surveillance data limitations

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can agencies adapt to evolving communication methods?
  • What privacy concerns arise from broader data collection?
A Different Perspective

Modern threats use diverse communications, limiting landline focus.

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