Chuck Grassley actually said...

"If all electronic communications, with emphasis upon 'all,' required a search warrant, the courts would experience additional burdens as well."

"It takes longer to prepare a 2703(d) order application than a subpoena, and it takes longer to prepare a search warrant application than a 2703(d) order application."

"Would not a change like this increase burdens on investigators, prosecutors, and the courts?"

"This hearing provides us an opportunity to hear the Government's view on the need to reform this law."