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This is a note-worthy press release (full text below the break). Sen. Rockefeller is publically calling out the Bush administration -- ostensiably his ally in miguided efforts to pass FISA legislation including retroactive telco immunity -- for irresponsible fear-mongering.
The words are quite strong for Sen. Rockefeller: ludicrous, reckless, inaccurate and inflammatory.
Equally newsworthy, Sen. Rockefeller says there is no looming deadline for re-authorization. Existing foreign surveillance activities remain authorized "at least until August."
Follow below for the full text of the press release (received via email):
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