Chuck Grassley actually said...

"The three expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act are very important tools used by law enforcement and the intelligence community to protect us from threats to our National security."

"I would take a moment to publicly thank you, Director Mueller, for your service to America."

"National security letters are an essential part of building blocks of national security investigations. They have never had a sunset in law."

"Our Government, for better or for worse, depending on your point of view, is doing more than ever, and FOIA has not caught up with it."