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On the recordJune 18, 2013
I believe the government must give proper weight to both keeping Americans safe from terrorists and protecting Americans' privacy.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken emphasizes the need for balancing security and privacy in surveillance programs.

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