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Jim Himes: “We're nonetheless looking at a clean reauthorization rather…”

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 01:15

We've had nearly none of that this time around, and I think that's unfortunate. And while I have had productive conversations with Chairman Crawford, Ranking Member Raskin, and many other members, We're nonetheless looking at a clean reauthorization rather than a serious debate about reforms. I offered my amendment to show that there is another way this amendment would address what has long been the most controversial aspect of section 702. (01:15–01:21)

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