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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
There is no way around the fact that any calls for increased surveillance capabilities will have significant implications for technological and economic development, as well as basic privacy concerns.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Scott warns about the implications of increased surveillance on technology and privacy.

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