would create serious impediments to the (Justice) Department's ability to enforce the law, fight terrorism and protect national security.

In the area of national security, I urge the swift passage of an anti-terrorism law that will protect rather than subvert, enhance rather than weaken, the rights and liberties that terrorism precisely threatens with extinction.

I've known Jim Letten personally and professionally and I know he has a marvelous reputation in law enforcement, ... He's an honorable and ethical man and an extraordinary public servant.

National security laws must protect national security. But they must also protect the public trust and preserve the ability of an informed electorate to hold its government to account.

Use the LAW to reduce and fight poverty.

In the most urgent circumstances, [shield law legislation] prevents us from getting information quickly when we need it the most to protect the public,