House Proceeding on Oct 17th, 2007 :: 1:32:03 to 1:34:22
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Speech By: Michael Arcuri

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Michael Arcuri: are a number of issues that have been brought up by the other side regarding this bill. first of all, it's important to keep in mind that what we're trying to do with this legislation is

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Silvestre Reyes: to carefully balance, providing the tools to the intelligence professionals that are charged with keeping us safe this country. and this legislation does that, regardless of what comments the

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Speech By: Silvestre Reyes

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Silvestre Reyes: other side has made. secondly and most importantly, we have to balance it with protecting the civil rights of our citizens. as we talk about protecting this country, we have to keep in mind

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Silvestre Reyes: that this country was founded on the principle of the rule of law. o the rule of law protects its citizens. >> will the gentleman yield on that point. mr. reyes: under the protect america act,

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Silvestre Reyes: as we have seen over the course of the last few weeks, many, many concerns have been raised about the authorities that have been given to the government, authorities that would render

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Silvestre Reyes: our citizens not being able to protect and be secure in our homes and in our possessions. the protect america act has given so many authorities that people are not safe and secure in their

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Silvestre Reyes: own homes. t the government can go in there and search their computers, search their residences, and search literally every possession that americans have. this legislation corrects those

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Silvestre Reyes: deficiencies. this legislation is a careful balance in keeping our country safe as well as securing the rights of americans and their homes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time

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Silvestre Reyes: has expired. the gentleman from washington. mr. hastings: i would inquire of my friend from new york if they have any additional speakers. mr. arcuri: i have one more speaker. mr. hastings:

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Silvestre Reyes: how much time do i have on my side? the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman continues so have 2 1/4 minutes. mr. hastings: mr. speaker, i yield myself the balance of the time. today, mr.

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Doc Hastings: speaker, i will be asking my colleagues to vote no on t previous question so that i can amend the rule to allow for a substitute amendment to be offered by mr. hook stra of michigan or mr.

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Speech By: Doc Hastings