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On the recordJune 11, 2013
I want the American people to know that we are trying to be transparent here, protect civil liberties and privacy, but also the security of this country.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes the need for transparency and balancing civil liberties with national security.

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