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Richard Shelby: “Yes, it is. Section 305 deals solely with the application of U.S. law to U.S. Intelligence activities. It does not…”

On the recordOctober 3, 2000
Yes, it is. Section 305 deals solely with the application of U.S. law to U.S. Intelligence activities. It does not address the question of the lawfulness of such activities under the laws of foreign countries, and it is in no respect meant to suggest that a person violating the laws of the United States may claim the purported authorization of a foreign government to carry out those activities as justification or as a defense in a prosecution for violation of U.S. laws.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of Section 305 regarding U.S. law and intelligence activities.

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