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On the recordSeptember 6, 2011
I also want to make sure that we are striking the right balance, as you mentioned, between privacy and continuing to be certain that there are robust divisions between DOD authority and domestic law enforcement, and that we are respecting the rights of Americans and protecting individual liberties.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the need for balance between privacy rights and law enforcement powers.

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