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 Nov. 12, 2011  512-351-7068
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 Gov. Perry on China and Cyber Espionage

China

China continues to be both an economic partner and military competitor. Gov. Perry does not accept China's rise as inevitable.  Ronald Reagan said the Soviet Union would end up on the ash heap of history. The same will happen to communism in China if they do not become a country of virtue.

This administration has failed to confront China on human rights, and let conditions in our country deteriorate to the point when the President of Coca-Cola says it is easier to do business in China than in the United States of America.

Rick Perry's first order of business is to get our economic house in order and reduce our debt so that we can properly negotiate with China from a position of strength. A good China policy means a good Asia policy: Rick Perry will engage China from a position of strength with strong alliances, economic leadership and a robust military presence in Asia.

Cyber Espionage

Rick Perry believes cyber attacks are an emerging threat and as president, he will view them as serious as a physical attack.  Cyber warfare could target our military, important utilities, and the countless computer systems upon which our economy depends.

The Obama administration has failed to implement a coherent approach to cyber security, and the existing and pending defense cuts threaten any future capability.

Rick Perry believes we must have both defensive and offensive coordinated cyber capabilities so the Chinese, as well as others, know there will be repercussions if they continue this aggression.  Rick Perry will secure all of our borders - including our cyber borders.

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