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On the recordMay 14, 2003
Of course we have the tragic history of Watergate that led to the departure of a President and growing disrespect and cynicism of our people as a result of the Watergate scandal, the misuse, the invasion of people's personal information, the misuse of Federal law enforcement services. That has been one of the concerns that people have had as we have given more and more power in our desire to combat those who would threaten our families, but giving more and more power to John Ashcroft and the people over at the Department of Justice. That is why we all write and ask to be assured that they are doing everything possible to see that there is no Federal tax dollar involved and that there is no diversion, but there would appear that there has already been some activity in this area.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Discussing concerns over federal power and misuse of law enforcement following the Watergate scandal.

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