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Justin Amash: “I offer this amendment on behalf of the distinguished gentleman from Utah (Mr. Chaffetz). My constituents and I share…”

On the recordJune 1, 2011
I offer this amendment on behalf of the distinguished gentleman from Utah (Mr. Chaffetz). My constituents and I share the concerns of the distinguished gentleman from Utah and his constituents and millions of Americans regarding the use of advanced imaging technology machines, also known as full body scanners, at airports. We are concerned not only about the efficacy and safety of such machines, but also about the serious violations of privacy and our rights as protected by the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution resulting from the government's use of such machines. It is in that spirit that I offer this amendment. I ask my colleagues for your support. I yield back the balance of my time.
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Justin Amash
Michigan
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govinfo.gov
Jun 1, 2011

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