Absent these oversight protections, even after the fact in the case of emergencies, all three provisions should be allowed to expire, unless we demonstrate in hearings and oversight hearings that these powers are necessary and narrowly tailored to achieve a compelling national security interest. The freedoms and protections these provisions take away are the very core of our values and liberties, so these protections should not be legislated away without rigorous oversight to protect against abuse.
Bobby Scott: “Absent these oversight protections, even after the fact in the case of emergencies, all three provisions should be…”
On the recordFebruary 8, 2011
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The speaker is discussing the need for oversight in national security provisions.
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