Foreign terrorists remain committed to the destruction of our country, and their methods of communication are constantly evolving.

the current numbers that are provided are simply inadequate.

the problem with the FISA Amendments Act of 2008... these means of public oversight do not match the authorities.

I am reminded of Ben Franklin's comment that those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

The GPS Act creates a uniform warrant standard for government demands of location data.

A legislative body is well situated to gauge changing public attitudes, to draw detailed lines, and to balance privacy and public safety in a comprehensive way.

I think there should be a standard. I don't think that the probable cause standard as set out in this bill is appropriate.

Let's keep it technical.

When you don't expose massive legislation to the full light of day and have a full debate on it, there will be mistakes that will require technical corrections.

I opposed the AIA. I made no secret of that.

let me say that the Congress unloaded upon you one very, very big job when the AIA was passed.