Well, Mr. Attorney General, the day before the committee marked up this bill, the Justice Department was actively lobbying members of the committee to oppose the measure, stating that it would dismantle section 702.
Sensenbrenner highlights lobbying against the USA Liberty Act by the Justice Department.
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I have a point of order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state his point of order.
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