Is the Patriot Act worth keeping?

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: October 26, 2003| Author: JOHN ASHCROFT | Copyright information

Is the Patriot Act worth keeping?

It's a strong tool against terror

By JOHN ASHCROFT

Sunday, October 26, 2003

In the days after Sept. 11, we vowed to do everything within the law to prevent additional terrorist attacks. We talked to . . . law enforcement officers, investigators and prosecutors. We asked what tools (were) needed to preserve life and liberty.

We then appealed to Congress to give us better tools to protect America, and Congress responded to our ...

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