Clyburn responds to Bush FISA veto
By T&D Staff Thursday, March 13, 2008WASHINGTON – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement in response to comments made by President Bush this morning that he would veto FISA legislation being considered in the House this week.
“The absurd and outrageous allegations made by President Bush this morning that FISA legislation being considered in the House would make America less safe are false and misleading.
“The FISA legislation being debated in the House this week would upgrade our intelligence surveillance capabilities while at the same time protecting core constitutional freedoms that all Americans value and cherish. Keeping America safe and defending the Constitution are goals I would hope the President could share with us.
“I encourage the President to stop the scare tactics and work with Congress on legislation that improves our national security and moves our country in a New Direction.”
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