Senator Byrd introduces legislation to investigate secret spying program [View All]

Senator Robert Byrd (D-WVA) is introducing legislation to create an independent commission to investigate the administrations secret spying program.

"In a climate of fear, liberties have been sacrificed time and again under the guise of keeping the Nation from harm. Fear is a powerful tool for manipulation, useful for easing the American people out of their liberties and into submission. When the public is contronted with a situation, real or imagined, that inspires fear, they rightfully look to their leaders for protection from foreboding consequences. The claim of wartime necessity always strengthens a president...

But Senators ahve a sorn duty to check executive power times of crisis or otherwise. We are each bound to defend the consititution, and the liberties it gives to all Americans, in times of peace and war..."

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