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Obama Threatens Sanctions Against China If Hacks Continue
cuinfosecurity ^ | September 16, 2015 | Eric Chabrow

Posted on 09/17/2015 8:39:39 AM PDT by b4its2late

President Calls Hacks on Businesses 'Act of Aggression'

President Obama characterizes the hacking of American businesses by Chinese hackers as an "act of aggression" against the United States and promises his administration will take action against the Chinese if they don't stop.

"We are preparing a number of measures that will indicate to the Chinese that this is not just a matter of us being mildly upset, but is something that will put significant strains on the bilateral relationship if not resolved, and that we are prepared to take some countervailing actions in order to get their attention. My hope is that it gets resolved short of that," the president said in remarks delivered Sept. 16 to the Business Roundtable. The group is an association of chief executives of the largest corporations.

In an audio report (click player beneath photo), you'll hear Obama discuss: • Why cyber-intrusions will be one of the most important topics for his summit meeting next week at the White House with Chinese President Xi Jinping; • His hopes for developing an international framework on accepted practices in cyberspace; and • The balancing act his administration is pursuing in strengthening encryption on mobile devices while figuring out ways to allow law enforcement to bypass it.

Obama warned other nations not to mess with the United States in cyberspace. "Frankly, although the Chinese and Russians are close, we're still the best at this," he said. "And if we wanted to go on offense, a whole bunch of countries would have some significant problems."


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: china; obama; redline
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To: b4its2late

Will believe when see but why not tariffs and raise some money for the government instead of sanctions? I guess it’s a way of taxing people Obama is too stupid to figure out or he is too worried it might help American business.


21 posted on 09/17/2015 9:45:32 AM PDT by JohnCorvinus
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To: b4its2late

Give them the comfy chair!!!


22 posted on 09/17/2015 9:51:52 AM PDT by DannyTN
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To: DannyTN

“Give them the comfy chair!!!”

Xi: “Not the chair! Not the chair!”

Obama: “Or, just maybe we’ll show you pictures of Hillary Clinton laying on a bearskin rug.”

Xi: “The chair! The chair!”


23 posted on 09/17/2015 10:07:45 AM PDT by TexasRepublic (Socialism is the gospel of envy and the religion of thieves)
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To: Uncle Miltie

“We Don’t Like Dictators— including Obama”


24 posted on 09/17/2015 10:12:01 AM PDT by Calpublican (Boehner,McConnell,Corker,McCain,Alexander,Hatch,Graham+More=Corrupt)
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To: b4its2late

A “threat” from a liberal wuss...what’s he gonna do send Kerry over there to negotiate?


25 posted on 09/17/2015 10:24:40 AM PDT by ThePatriotsFlag ( Anything FREELY-GIVEN by the government was TAKEN from someone else)
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To: b4its2late

Yeh...right...


26 posted on 09/17/2015 10:25:46 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: b4its2late

The retaliation will make his head spin.


27 posted on 09/17/2015 10:26:30 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Uncle Miltie

Id use ““Remember Tianamen!” except that the level of literacy in this nation might preclude its being understood.


28 posted on 09/17/2015 10:37:46 AM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: b4its2late
“Dear Comrades,

It is always a great pleasure to communicate with like-minded Big Government Socialist/Communists. I hope this message finds you in good health while oppressing your own people as I strive to do daily.

However, as a duty to my office in the despicable United States, I must make an official statement about your hacking activities:

‘Stop! Or else I shall have to say ‘Stop’ again’

I hope this message has not hurt your feelings and that we can continue to work together to implement a One World Third World Government.

Your dear buddy,
Barry

29 posted on 09/17/2015 10:46:05 AM PDT by PATRIOT1876 (The only crimes that are 100% preventable are those committed by illegal aliens)
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To: Uncle Miltie
“Remember Tianamen!” would be a good one.

Might be a good one at some of Hilary's rallys

30 posted on 09/17/2015 10:47:08 AM PDT by PATRIOT1876 (The only crimes that are 100% preventable are those committed by illegal aliens)
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To: PATRIOT1876

“‘Stop! Or else I shall have to say ‘Stop’ again’”

And if you thill don’t thtop I’ll hold my breath!


31 posted on 09/17/2015 1:14:28 PM PDT by haroldeveryman (to target)
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