Russ Feingold actually said...

It is another for the U.S. government, with all its power and authority, to have the same information.

Feingold emphasizes the difference between private companies and government data collection.

11/30/2009

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However, it is improbable that this can be achieved through negotiations with the junta--a dictatorship will not act in good faith and broke...

Until we see this kind of progress, the United States cannot give validity to this illegitimate government.

Our attitude is tantamount to shooting ourselves in the foot.

the lack of safeguards contributed to the misuse of NSLs?