Patrick Leahy: “The Bureau plays an integral role in protecting our Nation's security through its counterterrorism investigations and…”

Congress was the original classification authority (OCA). It let that power essentially slip away to the Executive Branch.

I can say with absolute certainty that the proposed rules directly conflict with the legislation on a variety of matters, especially on provisions that limit access to the PTAB.

On February 23rd of this year, Senators Schumer and Coburn and I wrote you a letter commending your decision to sever ties with the Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR.

Do not turn your material, do not turn your reports over to the Executive Branch and let them tell you what is or is not classified.