Reply #12: Some are paying attention. My response from Zoe Lofgren. [View All]

Dear Mr. Gill :



Thank you for contacting me with your concerns about National Security Presidential Directive 51 ( NSPD -51). I appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts with me.



I agree that NSPD -51 is very troubling. This directive apparently supplants the National Emergency Act, which allows the president to declare a national emergency but with strict Congressional oversight to nullify the President's decision. Bush's desire to bypass Congressional oversight and not treat Congress as a coequal branch of government has been clear throughout his presidency. However, now with Democrats in control of Congress, Bush is not able to do as he pleases without strict oversight from Democrats. We've been holding hearings on and investigations into the Bush Administration's NSA domestic spying and the political firings at the Department of Justice. You have my commitment to be an active and responsible participant in these efforts.

Again, thanks for being in touch. IF I may be of assistance to you or your family, please don't hesitate to contact me.



Sincerely

Zoe Lofgren

Member of Congress