"Wooden barrel effect" exists in the question of network security, any some loophole may cause the collapse of the whole network.

网络安全问题存在着“木桶效应”，任何局部的漏洞都有可能导致整个网络的崩溃。

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He added that the GOP prefers having the reductions take effect instead of having "a single tax loophole" disappear for those who don't need it.

CNN: Obama, Republicans clash on forced spending cuts