Fiorina: ‘Passing a Law’ Not the Only Answer to Combat Terrorism

‘What I would do first is immediately change the procedures that this bureaucracy has been using’

WALLACE: “Carly, you also offer a lot of expertise in technology. We have, not a new threat, but a new way that terrorists are becoming radicalized, through technology. Do you think you'll propose specific legislation, an updated version, if you will, of the PATRIOT Act? Is that the kind of package that you could craft with your specific knowledge? Do you think it’s necessary?”
FIORINA: “You see, unlike politicians, I don’t think passing a law is the only answer. What I would do first is immediately change the procedures that this bureaucracy has been using. It’s ridiculous to suggest that all we’re looking at is databases of known or suspected terrorists when we know that ISIS is recruiting people who have not been on those lists. It’s also ridiculous to say that the government isn’t looking at social media. Everybody looks at social media. And finally, I would engage the private sector because here is the thing. Vast government bureaucracies cannot keep up with the pace of technology. Terrorists can. And they are. But bureaucracies cannot. And we see this over and over again. So passing a law, frankly, is beside the point. We have the technology and the tools acting within our Constitution to protect this nation. But we need people who understand those tools and how to use them. I do. And there are a lot in the private sector who do. We need to move as fast as the terrorists and we’re not.”
SCARBOROUGH: “All right. Carly, thank you so much. It’s always great to have you here. And of course, Mika is sorry that you’re not here along with your husband because she would have loved to flirt with Frank this morning.”
BRZEZINSKI: “Oh, stop!”
FIORINA: “I have to tell you, Mika, Frank was going to come to the set. But then when he learned you were far away in New York, he said, never mind. I’ll stay in the hotel room.”
SCARBOROUGH: “Sleeping comfortably.”
BRZEZINSKI: “Great job last night. We will see you soon.”

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