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Kirk Watson: I am continuing to object until I am satisfied that this meeting is necessary in secrecy and why it didn't go to the…

On the recordMarch 13, 2008
I am continuing to object until I am satisfied that this meeting is necessary in secrecy and why it didn't go to the Intelligence Committee first. I don't feel comfortable being manipulated with scare tactics. Why is it this didn't come forward prior to voting on FISA?
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Kirk Watson
Texas

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Questioning the necessity of a secret meeting related to FISA legislation.

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