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LIVE THREAD: SJC hearing on the NSA surveilance program - C-span 1; 9:30 am EST

Posted on 02/06/2006 6:08:53 AM PST by ken5050

Good Monday morning, once again, fellow political jinkies. The NFL season may be over, but the political season inside the Beltway is 24/7/365. So join us, if you can, as those wacky Dems on the Senate Judiciary committee reprise their pitiful efforts to once again smear President Bush and score political points..


TOPICS: Breaking News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 109th; ag; albertogonzales; attorneygeneral; doj; dojprobe; gonzales; nsa; spying; ussenate
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To: Peach

Gonzales: Congress gave president authority. Congress confirmed president to use all appropriate and necessary force against AQ.

It is broadly worded. Our enemies operate secretly. In this new kind of war, it is necessary and appropriate to take all steps to know what enemy is plotting before they act.

How can anyone conclude it isn't necessary ato intercept phone calls from AQ?


221 posted on 02/06/2006 7:14:33 AM PST by Peach (Islam is an army disguised as a religion (Freeper Hoosier-Daddy))
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To: wagglebee
Gonzales: The program expires every 45 days and may be reauthorized but only if a determination that AQ continues to be a threat to America.

Remember what you said before about the comics being planned?

222 posted on 02/06/2006 7:14:35 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Howlin

Be sure to get your number, ... the room is getting crowded!


223 posted on 02/06/2006 7:15:22 AM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (History is soon Forgotten,)
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To: Howlin

He's nailing it


224 posted on 02/06/2006 7:15:27 AM PST by Mo1 (Republicans protect Americans from Terrorists.. Democrats protect Terrorists from Americans)
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To: Peach

Thanks, Peach!


225 posted on 02/06/2006 7:15:41 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Mo1

Go Gonzales!!


226 posted on 02/06/2006 7:16:11 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Gonzales: Some Congressmen hav esuggested they didn't mean the force resolution to authorize wiretaps. We are a nation governed by written laws, not the intention of laws.

In this case, those plain words could not be clearer. The force resolution did not limit the president from using some tactics against AQ.

Nor did the resolution force the president to only fight AQ in other countries. The resolution mentions fighting at home as well as abroad.


227 posted on 02/06/2006 7:16:12 AM PST by Peach (Islam is an army disguised as a religion (Freeper Hoosier-Daddy))
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To: Peach

Quote "AT HOME" and "ABROAD".... HE is doing GREAT!!!


228 posted on 02/06/2006 7:16:26 AM PST by Momto2
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To: ken5050

Lindsay Graham was a-rockin' an' a-whistlin'


229 posted on 02/06/2006 7:16:27 AM PST by TomGuy
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To: Mo1
POW!!

"The WRITTEN LAW! Not the unwritten intentions of members of Congress. "

SMACK!! POW!

Its BATMAN!!
230 posted on 02/06/2006 7:16:29 AM PST by Pukin Dog (Sans Reproache)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach; Peach

Thanks for the updates, checking back in it looks like Gonzalez is doing well...?

(my dog was giving me pleading looks so I took him out. Back now trying to catch up.)


231 posted on 02/06/2006 7:16:46 AM PST by prairiebreeze (God bless our fine military and their families. God bless them all.)
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To: Peach
Sessions: I'm sure the AG won't perjure himself in any way and I remember having a conversation with Myers and Rumsfeld and one of the saddest days in their career was having to come into a senate committee and raise their hand as though they'd lie to this country. Having to routinely stand up and give an oath when they are under oath basically and must tell the truth. It's a question of propriety.

I don't know if I agree with the example that Senator Sessions provided. When I was in the military, I was subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury (I was not the target of the grand jury). I was sworn in, even though perhaps I could have been prosecuted under the UCMJ for lying (I didn't) to the grand jury.

232 posted on 02/06/2006 7:16:56 AM PST by Fury
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To: MEG33

Cornyn listening carefully, Graham rehearsing the wonderfulness of his appearance in his own mind.


233 posted on 02/06/2006 7:16:56 AM PST by Bahbah (An admitted Snow Flake and a member of Sam's Club)
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To: Pukin Dog

Oh this is gonna be a fun hearing


234 posted on 02/06/2006 7:17:24 AM PST by Mo1 (Republicans protect Americans from Terrorists.. Democrats protect Terrorists from Americans)
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To: Mo1
It better be. I could be fishing.
235 posted on 02/06/2006 7:17:57 AM PST by Pukin Dog (Sans Reproache)
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To: Howlin
Ping bump!





236 posted on 02/06/2006 7:18:09 AM PST by G.Mason (Duty, Honor, Country)
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To: MEG33

Gonzales: Mentions Hamdi case. President does use FISA. But some people don't udnerstand how it really works.

72 hour provision - the AG must make a determination that all statutes of FISA were appropriate in advance.


237 posted on 02/06/2006 7:18:17 AM PST by Peach (Islam is an army disguised as a religion (Freeper Hoosier-Daddy))
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To: Bahbah

LOL!

Mornin' everyone. This is gonna be fun.


238 posted on 02/06/2006 7:18:17 AM PST by conservativebabe ("I came here to chew bubble gum and kick @ss, and I'm all out of bubble gum")
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To: MEG33; Peach; Mo1; Howlin; ken5050; NormsRevenge; Grampa Dave; SierraWasp; Marine_Uncle; Coop; ...
Gonzales: Congress gave president authority. Congress confirmed president to use all appropriate and necessary force against AQ.

It is broadly worded. Our enemies operate secretly. In this new kind of war, it is necessary and appropriate to take all steps to know what enemy is plotting before they act.

How can anyone conclude it isn't necessary ato intercept phone calls from AQ?

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Fantastic statement!!!!!!

239 posted on 02/06/2006 7:18:23 AM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (History is soon Forgotten,)
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To: Peach

After this if Bush sends up Gonzalez for a SCOTUS vacancy the Senate 'rats will go nuts.


240 posted on 02/06/2006 7:18:30 AM PST by Semper Paratus
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