Political Quotes

Russ Feingold: “I have been concerned that the state secrets privilege has been invoked by the previous administration to avoid…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2009
I have been concerned that the state secrets privilege has been invoked by the previous administration to avoid accountability for potentially unlawful activities.
Said by
Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Feingold expresses concern over misuse of state secrets privilege for avoiding accountability.

Share

More from Russ Feingold

Jul 26, 2021

President Biden has stressed repeatedly that human rights must be at the center of our foreign policy, and I could not agree more.

congress.gov
Jul 26, 2021

I would argue the DRL's work has never been more important than it is right now, with democracy going head to head with the growing threats of kleptocracy and authoritarianism around the globe.

congress.gov
Jul 26, 2021

I recommend Sarah Margon as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.

congress.gov
Jul 26, 2021

Democracy and human rights go hand in hand, and DRL is at the forefront of implementing President Biden's commitment to human rights.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation