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I really think the Patriot Act violates our Constitution. It was, it is, an illegal act. The Congress, the Senate and th
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"I really think the Patriot Act violates our Constitution. It was, it is, an illegal act. The Congress, the Senate and the president cannot change the Constitution"

- Peter Camejo

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This quote by Peter Camejo shares his solid point of view that the Patriot Act breaches the Constitution. He believes that the Congress, Senate, and also President do not have the power to change the Constitution, which the Patriot Act is an illegal act. This statement shows the belief of lots of who are worried concerning the erosion of civil liberties and privacy rights that the Patriot Act has actually caused. The Patriot Act was passed in the wake of the 9/11 strikes, as well as it has actually been slammed for its wide surveillance powers as well as lack of oversight. Camejo's quote is a pointer that the Constitution is the foundation of our freedom, which it must not be altered without due factor to consider of its implications.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Peter Camejo somewhere between December 31, 1939 and today. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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