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Representative Heather Wilson: “He said it was suspicious and disrespectful to listen to foreigners in foreign countries without a warrant. And I…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2008
He said it was suspicious and disrespectful to listen to foreigners in foreign countries without a warrant. And I couldn't believe he said it. I just couldn't believe it. As if this is about America being polite to terrorists.

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Discussing concerns over surveillance and national security.

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