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Joe Lieberman: Very briefly, the Harkin amendment is focused on a requirement relative to the new board we are creating in this…

On the recordOctober 6, 2004
Very briefly, the Harkin amendment is focused on a requirement relative to the new board we are creating in this proposal. The new board, to watch out for the privacy and civil liberties rights of American citizens and others, is required to make periodic reports to Congress. This amendment now simply says that in those reports, there should be an opportunity for minority views to be recorded as well. It is a good amendment, as modified, having eliminated some more controversial provisions. I urge its adoption.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Discussing the Harkin amendment related to privacy and civil liberties oversight.

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