safe. partnerships will also be vital to achieving much more effective enforcement against cyberthreats and the department of justice clearly has a lead role to play in that essential effort. we must honestly assess our vulnerabilities and have a clear plan for defense, as well as offense when it comes to cybersecurity. the department of justice must never falter in its obligation to protect the civil rights of every american. particularly those who are most vulnerable. a special priority for me in this regard will be the aggressive enforcement of laws to ensure access to the ballot for every eligible voter without handeran hindrance or discrimination and the integrity of the electoral process. further, this government must improve its ability to protect