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On the recordNovember 12, 2013
I believe that the bulk collection program mostly authorized under Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act should come to an end.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy advocates for ending the bulk collection program under the PATRIOT Act.

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