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On the recordMay 21, 2013
James Madison's words ring very, very true, and it is our job to try to make sure that our civil liberties survive intact.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler stresses the importance of protecting civil liberties during prolonged conflicts.

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