On the recordJune 19, 2013
It is critical for us to examine the scope of these programs to determine whether they properly balance our security and our essential liberties.
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congress.govIt is critical for us to examine the scope of these programs to determine whether they properly balance our security and our essential liberties.
Tester emphasizes the need to evaluate national security programs.
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