Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 16, 2018
If an intelligence operation is inconsistent with the public's understanding of the law, that is a prescription for trouble.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Wyden emphasizes the dangers of secret interpretations of the law.

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