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George W. Bush: “This provision is unnecessary - the Executive branch informs appropriate Congressional committees regarding intelligence…”

On the recordMarch 12, 2008
This provision is unnecessary - the Executive branch informs appropriate Congressional committees regarding intelligence programs and activities, and those committees exercise ongoing oversight of those programs and activities.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Fact Sheet: Protect America Alert: House Foreign Surveillance Bill Undermines Our National Security

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