Suzan DelBene Quotes


I think we have to be more forward-looking when considering any legislation dealing with technology.


Citations

DelBene, Suzan. "Remarks on the Email Privacy Act." Congressional Record, Government Publishing Office, 27 Apr. 2016.

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There is an opposite school of thought which argues that because technology develops so fast, by the time you legislate about it of you understand it, it is too late to prevent major problems and abuses which can become institutionalized. Instead it is argued, legislate rapidly BEFORE you understand all the consequences and then repeal and revise very frequently as the technology develops. This school argues that Schmidt’s view is tantamount to not legislating at all as it will ALWAYS be too late if you wait till you understand the consequences.


Suzan DelBene
Suzan DelBene
  • Born: February 17, 1962
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Politician

Suzan Kay DelBene is an American politician and businesswoman who has been the United States Representative from Washington's 1st congressional district since 2012.