Dodd Statement on Senate's Decision to Delay Consideration of FISA
June 26, 2008

Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) made the following statement on the Senate’s decision to delay consideration of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).       

 

“I’m pleased that consideration of the FISA Amendments Act has been delayed until after the 4th of July recess. I urge my colleagues to take this time to listen to their constituents and consider the dangerous precedent that would be set by granting retroactive immunity to the telecommunications companies that may have engaged in President Bush’s illegal wiretapping program.

 

“When and if FISA does come back to the Senate floor, I will offer my amendment to strip the retroactive immunity provision out of the bill.  I implore my colleagues to support the rule of law and join me in voting against retroactive immunity.”

 

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