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On the recordFebruary 12, 2008
there is a clear delineation in this bill. We permit targeting of foreign terrorists overseas, or Americans, with a court order. This doesn't permit listening in on bulk collections of communications involving innocent Americans. The only American who is going to be listened in on is one calling to or receiving a call from a terrorist. I urge defeat of this amendment.
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Julian Bond
Alabama

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Discussing provisions of a bill related to surveillance and targeting of terrorists.

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