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On the recordJune 18, 2019
Mr. Schumer said this, about the President. He said: ``Let me tell you: You take on the intelligence community-- they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you.'' That is not how it is supposed to work in this country. That is not how it is supposed to work. The unelected people answer to the elected individual. This is about reforming this program, making sure it respects our fundamental liberties. I respect the gentleman for bringing the amendment forward.
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Jim Jordan
Republican · Ohio
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Jun 18, 2019

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