Feinsteins comments this morning. Just make a personal comment because i have been very proud and i know senator harris is, as well, to represent this Tech Community from california. But i must say i dont think you get it i think the fact that you defend your company, that what we are talking about is a cataclysmic change. What we are talking about is the beginning of cyber warfare. What we are talking about is a major foreign power with the sophistication and ability to involve themselves in a president ial election and sow conflict and discontent all over this country. We are not going to go away, gentlemen. And this is a very big deal. I went home last night with profound disappointment. I asked specific questions. I got vague answers. That just wont do. You have a huge problem on your hands and the United States is going to be the first of the countries to bring it to your attention and others are going to follow, im sure, because you bear this responsibility. You have created thes
I want to say on behalf of the full committee the families and friends of those effected by a senseless terror act. To most on this committee we have come to expect this. We have spent countless hours working through the threats that exist to this country and around the world and its sad we have come to the point where nothing can happen that surprises us. Its the responsibility of this committee to work hand in hand to help keep america safe by providing the tools that they need. It is in spreading disinformation and discord during the 2016 elections. This was an opportunity for each of you to tell your respective stories and if necessary correct the record it will be discussing russia and russias activities. Im hoping to provide with how foreign actors used their platforms to circulate lives and agitate unrest during last years elections. Im also hopeful youll share with us what youre companies are doing to make it harder for foreign actors to use your platforms automatted accounts a
Facebook questions. Watch indepth with author Michael Lewis sunday live from noon to 3 pm eastern on book tv on cspan2. Next, social Media Company executives from facebook, twitter and google testified before a Senate Hearing about russianbased accounts that tried to influence the november election and what their companies are doing to protect users from malicious and misleading content. Before a coherent order. Good morning, i like to welcome our witnesses today. Before i introduce them, ill say on behalf of the full committee our hearts and prayers go out to the individuals in new york, the families and the trillions of those affected by this senseless terror. Most on this committee have come to expect this. We spent countless hours working through the threats that exist to this country and around the world and its sad that weve come to the point where really nothing can happen that surprises us, but its the responsibility of this committee to work handinhand with our Intelligence Co
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