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It was 14 months ago that I stood in this hall and took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution the same oath taken by those who preceded me as Attorney General and by all attorneys and agents of the Department. In addition to taking the oath that day, I gave you a pledge among other things, to use all the strength of my mind and body to help you continue to protect the freedom and security of the people of this country, and their civil rights and liberties; to take the counsel, not only of my own insights but also of yours; and to give you the leadership you deserved.
Cyber related issues are present among all of the critical subject matters areas we address at the Department of Justice. In the 21st century, terrorism, traditional espionage, economic espionage, organized crime, child exploitation and old-fashioned fraud all present their own cyber related concerns.