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On the recordJune 20, 2008
as I've said before, this legislation will only work if everyone involved follows the rules and remains within the confines of the law. Congress must continue to conduct robust oversight to make sure that the law is implemented as intended to maintain the critical and fragile balance of protecting our Nation and protecting civil liberties.
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Jim Langevin
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Discussing the importance of oversight in legislation related to national security and civil liberties.

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