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On the recordJune 16, 2009
I think we can still protect whistleblowers and people like that, and at the same time not deal with state secrets.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer emphasizes the need for a balanced bill that protects whistleblowers while addressing state secrets.

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