The recent public revelations about two classified data collection programs illustrate the need for close scrutiny by Congress of the government's surveillance activities.
Patrick Leahy: “The recent public revelations about two classified data collection programs illustrate the need for close scrutiny by…”
On the recordJune 18, 2013
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Leahy calls for Congressional oversight of government surveillance programs.
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