Al Franken actually said...

We have to update our card technology and our laws to address these 21st century threats to our data security.

Franken calls for updates to laws and technology for better data security.

02/03/2014

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These background checks are necessary, but not sufficient.

It is actually essential, and as I say, usually it is renewed every year by unanimous consent, but this year.

This is the first year it was not reauthorized. Usually it is renewed every year, usually by unanimous consent.

I would underscore that myself and this is something that, I think, we need to get done.