I just don't see where there's anything about Libya that causes us to uniquely need to take the lead.

I think there are legitimate concerns that people on both sides of the aisle have.

The legal standard to obtain information should be increased.

If Congress slows down the process, then this could have real-life consequences, you know, particularly where human life is involved?

This hearing provides us an opportunity to hear the Government's view on the need to reform this law.

It takes longer to prepare a 2703(d) order application than a subpoena, and it takes longer to prepare a search warrant application than a 2703(d) order application.

If all electronic communications, with emphasis upon 'all,' required a search warrant, the courts would experience additional burdens as well.

Would not a change like this increase burdens on investigators, prosecutors, and the courts?

Both witnesses agreed that technology has changed significantly since the law was passed in 1986, but neither witness offered proposals.

Reforms must also encourage American innovation, and they have got to instill confidence in American consumers, law enforcement, and the business community.

This hearing will come to order.

What is the legal standard to apply if you want to obtain information by using or installing a global positioning device?

Would it help to have some clarification specifically in this area?

I think this whole area of seamless transition as it applies to the disability evaluation system is something we really need to get better coordination with between DOD and VBA.

We can take the political questions aside. You and I served during the Vietnam era. We know the difference between political questions and actual service.

We may want to continue the discussion. I hope you can find some sort of resolution here that will honor these people.

I view this not only personally because of my own family journey but because we up here are the stewards of the service for those who came before us.

I assume that you would agree that it is the position of the VA that Confederate soldiers have the same status as Union soldiers when it comes to memorial affairs, from the Civil War.