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From: russotto@vnet.IBM.COM (Matthew T. Russotto)
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Date: Fri, 23 Apr 93 09:11:22 EDT
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Subject: Re: Once tapped, your code is no good any more.
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In <strnlghtC5wHo2.1FK@netcom.com> David Sternlight writes:
>In the Clipper case, a representative body of experts is going to be allowed
>to audit it, and we'll have assurances (maybe even from the President) that
>other than the escrowed keys there are no back doors. While some may not
>have confidence in that (I am not among them)

Wow, assurances from the President.  Why, those are almost as good as
campaign promises!  I don't see why ANYONE wouldn't have confidence in
those.