---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 19 Feb 1998 12:58:17 -0800 (PST) From: Declan McCullagh <declan@well.com> To: politech@vorlon.mit.edu Subject: TechNet on Feinstein, SF Chron article, and encryption This in response to these comments in the SF Chron article, sent in a sep. message:

Wade Randlett, a Democratic Leadership Council activist who advises TechNet, said Feinstein's ``detractors are narrow- minded and hung up on her stance on encryption. If you look at any broad sweep, she is as big a champion for Silicon Valley as anyone in the U.S. Senate.''

-Declan ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 19 Feb 1998 12:43:14 -0800 From: "Garrett, Sean" <sgarrett@alexander-pr.com> To: "'declan@well.com'" <declan@well.com> Subject: Feinstein & Internet Policy Declan: Below is the awaited article about Senator Feinstein and Internet policy. I also want to make sure that TechNet's position on the encryption debate is clear. While encryption regulations are not the only major issue facing the industry, we recognize that they are extremely important to many (including most of TechNet's members). While TechNet as an organization is not playing a role in the debate, we believe the dialogue that we facilitate between tech CEOs and public officials will help further all of our collective goals-including the industry's domestic and export crypto goals. Regarding Senator Feinstein, we hope that future meetings between her and the industry are productive on encryption and other important issues. We do wholeheartedly appreciate the Senator's leadership with education and securities litigation reform-TechNet's two policy goals. Best, Sean Garrett Alexander Communications (representing the Technology Network) Sgarrett@alexandercom.com