White House crypto proposal -- too little, too late

[Douglas R. Floyd]

> 
> > Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 14:56:21 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Declan McCullagh <declan at well.com>
> > 
> > "What?" I asked. "Unless you're talking about import restrictions."
> > 
> > "Exactly," he said.
> > 
> > -Declan
> 
> I don't doubt that they can do this if they really want to, but I
> wonder what legal basis they will use for import restrictions.
> 
> Are there any current import restrictions for products on can legally
> manufacture, sell, and use in the United States?

As of now, there are no restrictions on importation and utilization of any
crypto in the United States.  However, if certain people have their way,
this will change quickly.