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On the recordApril 17, 2012
The board has broad jurisdiction to review actions the executive branch takes to protect the Nation from terrorism, ensuring that the need for such action is balanced with the need to protect privacy and civil liberties.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Grassley outlines the committee's role in balancing security and civil liberties.

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