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WASHINGTON, July 21 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke today on the House floor in opposition to a Republican bill that would extend certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act. Below are her remarks:
"We have a duty to protect the American people from terrorism, but also to protect law-abiding American citizens from unaccountable and unchallengeable government power over their personal lives, their personal records, and their thoughts. Because I believe this bill fails to meet these objectives, I will oppose it today with the hope that there will be an improved bill coming from the conference committee.See the full content of this document
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Pelosi Statement On Extension of Usa Patriot Act
"Mr. Speaker, I join each and every one of our colleagues in expressing our admiration for the people of Great Britain for their strength and their courage in facing these terrorist attacks. Together, our two great nations will defeat terrorism, and we will do so by pursuing real security measures and by provi...
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