John Thune: “They used telecom devices and, you know, including securing…”

“I think, you know, there's probably some Commerce Committee jurisdiction there because of the way that They used telecom devices and, you know, including securing from Verizon, for example, these records. Those are all things that just violate so many laws. And I just think there needs to be the necessary oversight to include not just the Justice Department but the Congress as well.” (02:55–03:06)

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