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On the recordFebruary 11, 2015
I think it is helpful to have on record that if the Congress passes the legislation ending bulk collection you and the other intelligence agencies can go forward doing the important work to deal with the threats to this country.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the importance of legislation on bulk collection for national security.

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