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Patrick Leahy: These constitutional issues are vital ones for Congress to consider. I understand that efforts are underway for industry…

On the recordApril 2, 1998
These constitutional issues are vital ones for Congress to consider. I understand that efforts are underway for industry stakeholders to reach some accommodation with the Administration. I encourage constructive dialogue between the Administration and industry and, in fact, have been urging a dialogue between law enforcement and industry for over a year. But Congress will continue to exercise necessary oversight to ensure that the privacy and other constitutional rights of Americans are protected.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Discussing the importance of constitutional issues and oversight regarding privacy rights.

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