The U.S. government argues that it needs to control the export of strong encryption for national security purposes to fight terrorism.

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Such guidance, I believe, would solve the narrow case-by-case export control process which does not reflect a cohesive approach to national security.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

The Secretary of Commerce should be obliged to obtain the consent of the Secretary of Defense as to items on the Control List -- the list of goods and technologies whose export is restricted for national security purposes.

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Under no circumstances should the United States assent to German demands for further liberalization of the multilateral export control regime unless and until Bonn can demonstrate the adoption of a far more conscientious technology security policy and effective enforcement of existing arrangements.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy