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Ron Wyden: “I also believe that all intelligence activities have to be conducted within the boundaries of public law.”

On the recordMay 16, 2011
I also believe that all intelligence activities have to be conducted within the boundaries of public law.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden insists that intelligence activities must adhere to public law.

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