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On the recordMarch 1, 2016
It is important that our law enforcement authorities have the ability to carry out their public safety duties, and it is also important that we protect the privacy rights of American citizens.
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Elijah Cummings
Democratic · Maryland

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Cummings highlights the balance between law enforcement needs and privacy rights.

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