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Jane Harman: “I want to clarify this for myself and others who are listening. You are prepared to consider this bill, H.R. 5371, which…”

On the recordJune 20, 2006
I want to clarify this for myself and others who are listening. You are prepared to consider this bill, H.R. 5371, which would force this entire program to comply with FISA. Actually much credit for the construct of H.R. 5371 does go to Mr. Schiff and Mr. Flake. I just want to clarify, and then I would like to yield, H.R. 5371 says the entire program must comply with FISA, and we will hold a legislative hearing on this bill and other bills, the committee will then report legislation to the House floor; is that correct?
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Jane Harman
California

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