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Rounds Gives Opening Remarks at Senate Cybersecurity Hearing

Published March 30, 2026 | Video Starts at 03:56

We want to understand how bureaucratic barriers are being dismantled and how our processes are being made more welcoming to industry partners. It is especially important for us to hear whether our networks have the capacity, resilience, and performance our military requires for modern warfare against a capable adversary. Thank you again. And now I would like to recognize the ranking member for her remarks. Senator Rosen. (03:56–04:09)

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