In 2009, The New York Times described the practice of overcollection as significant and systemic. Any counterterrorism measure must have a solid constitutional footing and respect the privacy and the civil liberties of American citizens. For that reason, I urge my colleagues to vote against this 5-year reauthorization.
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Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Ivey), my friend.
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