Russ Feingold actually said...

As I recall, it was in something called the USA Patriot Act which was passed in a rush after an attack on 9/11 that had to do with terrorism...

I have a full statement that I ask be placed in the record.

sneak and peak search warrants were requested 763 times but only three of those initial requests were in terrorism cases?

It permits the government to conduct necessary surveillance but within a framework of accountability and oversight.