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But, as I understand it, the draft language came from Leahy. There was immediate backlash so now he's distancing himself from it.

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Then Leahy is directly lying in his statement, which says he never supported that language.

The language CNet reported on is also out of character for Leahy, and Leahy has ECPA amendment language ready that kills the 180-day rule for email. It doesn't add up.

This does seem remarkably out of character for Leahy, perhaps the draft language was from the the committee general.

I am giving him the benefit of the doubt since he is such a Batman supporter.

Based on the movies, I would think that a Batman supporter would be in favour of a warrantless surveillance bill.

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