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On the recordDecember 16, 2005
as I stated earlier this morning and yesterday, I oppose a short-term extension of the PATRIOT Act. The House opposes such an extension. The President will not sign such an extension. Why? Because extending the PATRIOT Act for a short period of time simply does not do enough. The same people who criticized the lack of civil liberties safeguards in current law are arguing for an extension. That does not make sense. This compromise we have discussed over the last several days does address more civil liberty safeguards than current law, more congressional oversight, more judicial review. Thus, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Vermont.
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William H. Frist
Tennessee
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