Suzanne Spaulding talked about strengthening and securing national critical infrastructure against hazards such as extreme weather, cyber- and human-made threats, and physical deterioration. She mentioned incidents such as a train crash due to aging infrastructure that leaked toxic chemicals into a creek and Hurricane Sandy. Topics included the appropriate role of government and the private sector in addressing these hazards, and increasing trust between government and business.
This breakfast program of the of the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security was held at The University Club of Washington, D.C.