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On the recordOctober 30, 2017
There is absolutely no disagreement, none, about the need for the government to have the tools to go after threats overseas.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the consensus on the need for government tools against overseas threats.

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