You told the American people that even a statistical sample would be jeopardizing America's national security. That is inaccurate and I think detrimental to the cause of ensuring we have both security and liberty.
Ron Wyden: “You told the American people that even a statistical sample would be jeopardizing America's national security. That is…”
On the recordJune 6, 2017
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Wyden criticizes the claim that statistical sampling threatens national security.
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