It is not the intent of the National Security Agency to undermine the economic competitiveness of U.S. industry. It must be recognized, however, that cryptographic technology continues to be viewed as vital to national and international security interests.
Predictor: Baker, Stewart
Prediction, in context:In a 1992 article for The Connecticut Law Tribune, Jonathan Groner quotes Stewart Baker, National Security Agency general counsel: ”It is not the intent of the National Security Agency to undermine the economic competitiveness of U.S. industry. It must be recognized, however, that cryptographic technology continues to be viewed as vital to national and international security interests.”
Biography:Stewart Baker was described by The Washington Post (Nov. 20, 1995) as “one of the most techno-literate lawyers around.” Baker’s Washington, D.C., practice covered issues relating to digital commerce, electronic surveillance, encryption, privacy, national security and export controls. (Legislator/Politician/Lawyer.)
Date of prediction: January 1, 1992
Topic of prediction: Communication
Subtopic: Security/Encryption
Name of publication: The Connecticut Law Tribune
Title, headline, chapter name: When it Comes to Software, U.S. Sees Military Hardware; Concern Over Spread of Encryption Code Hurts Exports
Quote Type: Direct quote
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