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On the recordJuly 16, 2013
We never at any point during this debate have approved the type of unchecked sweeping surveillance of United States citizens employed by our Government in the name of fighting the war on terrorism.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Criticizing unchecked surveillance practices in counter-terrorism efforts.

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