Conyers, Reyes: Scare Tactics Don't Protect America

March 11, 2008 -- (Washington, DC)- Today, House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, Jr. and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Silvestre Reyes released the following statement in response to the Justice Department and Office of the Director of National Intelligence statement on new proposed Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) legislation:

“The administration, which has refused to even attend negotiation sessions between the House and the Senate, has now apparently launched another round of scare tactics and falsehoods.

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The American people expect government officials to wrestle with these difficult issues and reach common sense solutions that protect Americans from terrorism and preserve our civil liberties.

Unfortunately, the president's advisors seem more inclined to issue ‘my way or the highway’ press releases concerning a bill the administration hasn’t even read. The Congress will continue to give this issue the careful consideration it deserves and we hope the administration will change course and join us in this effort.”

Source: House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers