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Name :   Hugh Gallagher
Organization :   Election System & Management Services
Post Date :   9/30/2005

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Section :  6.7
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Comment :  Finally, I recently read that the Department of Defense has authorized
utilization of AES to the “Top Secret” level so long as the private key
utilized is 196-bit or higher. If it is good enough for sensitive DoD
information, I believe it is good enough for elections. I personally have
no problem with this being a requirement for voting system technologies
utilizing wireless.
Thank you for your time.

[Statements submitted at EAC public hearing, July 28, 2005, Pasadena]