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On the recordMay 16, 2012
What do not expect is a carrying of personal communication devices such as cell phones will be used by the government to track and record our every move.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Scott warns against government surveillance through personal devices.

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