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John Conyers: “Over the past decade, the Members of this Committee have vigorously debated the proper balance between our safety and…”

On the recordJuly 16, 2013
Over the past decade, the Members of this Committee have vigorously debated the proper balance between our safety and our constitutional right to privacy.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Highlighting ongoing debates about safety versus privacy rights.

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