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Dennis Kucinich: “The Patriot Act is a destructive undermining of the Constitution. We started this Congress off with a discussion about…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2011
The Patriot Act is a destructive undermining of the Constitution. We started this Congress off with a discussion about reading the Constitution. Many of us carry Constitutions with us in our pockets. How about today we take a stand for the Constitution to say that all Americans should be free from unreasonable searches and seizures and to make certain that the attempt to reauthorize the Patriot Act is beaten down. It is time that we really remember the essence of what that motto ``don't tread on me'' means. It means you protect your liberties; you stand for freedom.
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Dennis Kucinich
Independent · Ohio
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govinfo.gov
Feb 8, 2011

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Kucinich addresses concerns over the extension of the Patriot Act and its impact on civil liberties.

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