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On the recordJanuary 19, 2010
Congress, working closely with the Administration, must protect privacy rights and civil liberties while trying to improve our Nation's defenses.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Akaka stresses the importance of balancing security improvements with civil liberties.

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