The uncertainty caused by unanswered legal and policy questions maydeter companies from developing technology to countershoulder-fired missiles. By addressing the legal issues related toexport controls and providing clear guidelines for deployment,Congress, the DHS, and the State Department can remove some of theobstacles that inhibit the technological improvements needed todeploy an integrated C-MANPADS system.
As Congress and the nation consider how to rebuild shattered lives and destroyed neighborhoods and businesses after the Katrina disaster, it is important that the need to take action swiftly does not lead to steps that cause dollars to be used inefficiently or to unwise decisions that frustrate rather than achieve long-term success. This makes it imperative that Congress keep the following guidelines firmly in mind.
The United States can use sensible outsourcing to enhance theprotection of the privacy of American citizens, promote bettersecurity practices, and contribute to economic prosperity.Congressional legislation should encourage, not impede, the abilityof the government and the private sector to get the best, mostreliable and secure technology and services for the best price.