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Rob Andrews: I appreciate his courtesy. The gentleman just makes a very good point about the importance of hearings before…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2011
I appreciate his courtesy. The gentleman just makes a very good point about the importance of hearings before legislation takes place. How many hearings have there been on the renewal of the Patriot Act?
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey
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govinfo.gov
Feb 10, 2011

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is discussing the need for hearings prior to legislative action on the Patriot Act.

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