On the recordJanuary 6, 1999
Congress risks provoking a voter backlash if we fail to halt the growth of the surveillance state.
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Ron Paul
Congress risks provoking a voter backlash if we fail to halt the growth of the surveillance state.
Warning about public backlash against privacy invasions.
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