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Dick Durbin: “I oppose the reauthorization of warrantless surveillance…”

Featuring: Dick Durbin, Democratic | U.S. Senate Illinois

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In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Calls For Reforms To FISA Section 702

Published | Video Starts at 14:28

We've heard false promises too many times before, and with the power in the hands of this President, we just can't afford to wait any longer. If Congress cannot protect America's constitutional rights under these circumstances, when will it do it? I oppose the reauthorization of warrantless surveillance powers under FISA section 702 without guardrails, to better protect the privacy of Americans. I urge all of my colleagues to do the same, and I yield the floor. (14:28–14:39)

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Asserts opposition to reauthorizing FISA section 702 without additional privacy protections.

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