I just want to put things in perspective, that this is an important hearing, but that information is a lot more private, a lot more personally identifying, and a lot more dangerous for the average American citizen than whatever the NSA ever does, and they are looking out for our physical safety.
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Isakson emphasizes the privacy risks of IRS data over NSA surveillance.
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If the gentleman would like to finish his remarks, I would be glad to yield for a few minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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