Political Quotes

“let me briefly summarize the comments Senator Bond made. It is true that the terrorist groups do not have any types of restrictions on what they can do. They do not have any legislature. They do not have any courts. They do not have any constitution. They have no respect for human life. They have no civil liberties with which they have to deal. But that is what makes this Nation the great nation it is. It is our responsibility to make sure that we carry out what the people of our Nation expect us to do. Let me point out that the PATRIOT Act, when it was passed, had a 4-year sunset. Then we reauthorized some of the provisions, but we kept a 3-year sunset. We have used sunsets that have been shorter, and on controversial laws, a 4-year sunset is the minimum we should have. I urge my colleagues to understand that it is important that the next administration work with us so we never get back to where we are this year, where the executive branch is heading in one direction and we don't know what they are doing. Let's work together so we can keep Americans safe, having the administration work with us next year so we understand what they are doing, they have our support and, if necessary, we modify the laws to give them the tools they need to keep America safe. I urge my colleagues to support the amendment.”