I agree with that. This is a very difficult issue to grapple with, because basically we are balancing two provisions of the Constitution, provide for the common defense and ensure domestic tranquility, and the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments.
Senator King discusses the constitutional balance between defense and civil liberties.
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