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Jim Sensenbrenner: “Now, if it isn't unconstitutional, and it's working, then really, I don't think that we should break something that…”

On the recordSeptember 21, 2009
Now, if it isn't unconstitutional, and it's working, then really, I don't think that we should break something that doesn't need fixing.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

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Sensenbrenner argues against changing the PATRIOT Act if it is effective and constitutional.

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