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.: It's an important time for Amer. security but also an important time for Amer. liberty. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

. on the need for transparency: “Without that information oversight in the Intelligence field will essentially be toothless”

admts offered all go to the issue of transparency & accountability. None jeopardize Intel community's important daily work-

.: Americans know that Intel. agencies sometimes conduct secret operations but don’t expect agencies to rely on secret laws.

Under most Americans have no way of finding out how the law and the Constitution are being interpreted-

“It is never OK for gov. officials to use a general warrant to deliberately invade the privacy of a law-abiding American.”

.: Justice Brandeis said the right of people to be left alone by their government is "the most comprehensive of rights"

Today Senate is set to debate & vote on privacy amdts to offered by & other Senators. Get informed:

Removing leaks provisions from Intel Auth protects press & the hard working folks in the intelligence community

Today I introduced DCIA to ensure only manage network traffic and don't hurt consumers or stifle innovation

NDAA conference requires report on implementation of . Step in the right direction to hold Bahrain’s government accountable.

We must do more to end gun violence and our approach needs to be comprehensive. Read my statement here:

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