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Date: January 13, 2000
Contact: Michelle Semones
202-225-5431
STATEMENT OF REP. BOB GOODLATTE ON ENCRYPTION EXPORT REGULATIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- "The encryption regulations released yesterday by the Administration are a positive step forward towards a common sense encryption policy. These changes are long overdue. I am pleased that the Administration has reacted to concerns raised by Congress, industry and privacy organizations, and the American people in proposing an encryption export policy that will protect privacy, promote our national security, and allow U.S. companies to compete with foreign encryption manufacturers."
"There can be no doubt that these regulations are a direct result of the 258 bipartisan cosponsors of H.R. 850, the Security And Freedom through Encryption (SAFE) Act, and the continued commitment of the Republican leadership to move this legislation through the House of Representatives. I would also like to thank Americans for Computer Privacy, including its 40 member associations, 100 member companies, and more than 3,000 individuals, which has provided vital support for encryption reform, and the chief cosponsors of the SAFE Act, Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-TX), Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), and Rep. Sam Gejdenson (D-CT)."
"Congress will continue to be watching carefully to make sure that the regulations released today are implemented properly and in a timely manner. To that end, the House remains ready to take up H.R. 850 if the regulations do not allow American companies to fully compete in the global marketplace. Nevertheless, I am pleased that after years of ignoring the importance of strong encryption in fighting crime and protecting our national security, the Administration has finally moved towards adopting a balanced and reasonable encryption export policy."
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