The high standard of probable cause that's required to get a warrant and why this will continue to be a conversation again with the Attorney General weighing in. And all of you in Congress making this policy decision. The CIA Director John Ratcliffe said during his testimony before this committee that he believed that a warrant is not only required by law, but is actually impractical. Do you disagree with that or agree with that? I will be in a better position to make an assessment on the practical implications of this if confirmed. (04:14–04:29)
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