Now what we think we have here is a situation in which if the Government cannot provide a clear public explanation for how its program is consistent with the statute, then it must stop collecting this information immediately.
Goodlatte emphasizes the need for government transparency in surveillance programs.
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I think a great first step would be to pass the Fourth Amendment's Not For Sale Act that's been introduced by Chair Nadler.
The charge is abuse of power, but what the majority is really upset about is the fact that the President and the administration is exercising its power under the Constitution, its authorized powers.
The fact of the matter is this Committee has jurisdiction over this narrower focus regarding protecting the Fourth Amendment.
I think that the important thing there is that the consumer understands and has that choice.
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