In the somewhat longer term, perhaps it will give impetus to this committee and the Congress to address some of the fundamental issues and hopefully come up with stronger privacy protections for our citizens.
Barton suggests the situation may motivate Congress to enhance privacy protections.
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You can tell that you have been president of a national organization. I am throwing you softballs, and you are being very ecumenical.
I helped lead the fight, and a lot of Members on the committee did, to repeal the ban on crude oil exports 3 or 4 years ago.
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