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Jim Himes: “I think this amendment would actually result in a much, much…”

Featuring: Jim Himes, Democratic | U.S. House Connecticut, 4th Congressional District

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Rep. Himes Testifies in Favor of FISA 702 Renewal with Additional Safeguards

Published | Video Starts at 02:56

This will increase the confidence that queries are done only for proper and compliant foreign intelligence purposes. The hour's getting late, but there's still a path forward for Congress to consider bipartisan reforms. I think this amendment would actually result in a much, much larger yes vote on FISA reauthorization. and that will increase the confidence that these powers cannot be misused. I hope the House takes the opportunity to make this amendment in order and have a real debate on reform. (02:56–03:02)

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Asserts that the amendment would lead to a larger affirmative vote on FISA reauthorization.

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