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On the recordSeptember 21, 2009
I have long believed that civil liberties and national security need not be in conflict, and I hope to work with my colleagues to strike that balance in a responsible and effective manner.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

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Sensenbrenner emphasizes the need to balance civil liberties with national security.

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