Clinton asked why she won't support Feingold's censure resolution?

[sabra]

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060505/OPINION02/605050405/1039/OPINION

Senator responds to more questions from readers

(May 5, 2006) — Editor's note: Senator Hillary Clinton, Democrat of New York, here answers seven of the questions submitted by readers during her recent meeting with the Democrat and Chronicle Editorial Board.


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Q: Since it's obvious that President Bush broke the law by circumventing FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) why won't you support Sen. Russ Feingold's censure resolution?

A: I think we all understand that electronic surveillance will increasingly be one of our first lines of defense against terrorism and will likely be crucial for our intelligence network and national security. With the advent of newer and more advanced technologies that are transforming the way the world communicates, it is imperative that we determine how to fully utilize this technology without compromising our civil liberties. Americans must be able to trust that our government will continue to respect the Constitution and our laws in order to do what's right even in the face of global threats. When it comes to matters of civil liberties, issues that deeply concern me, it is imperative that Congress hold the president accountable for any illegal actions, so that their trust and confidence is not just preserved but strengthened.

Our first priority, then, should be to hold hearings with experts and to perform more investigations into whether the administration did in fact break the law. I will continue to follow closely all Senate committee proceedings regarding the administration's NSA domestic wiretapping program.

[xchrom]

1. triangulation.

defense of marriage act.

[BobRossi]

2. Dino dino DINO

Get over Hillary, she is a Democrat the way shrub is a president.

[rodeodance]

3. Her response is similiar to almost all other Dems-they want hearings first

[AndyA]

4. I don't believe she answered the question.

She could still support Feingold, and continue to stay on top of the issues. One does not delete the other.

[Kutjara]

5. She's trying to look 'Presidential'

By being 'the voice of reason' and taking a 'lets gather all the facts' stance, she's showing that she's aloof from the dirty politicking of Congress. Her eye is on a more lofty prize and she won't win it by grubbing around on the floor with the rest of the riffraff.

[waiting for hope]

6. I liked this....

"it is imperative that we determine how to fully utilize this technology without compromising our civil liberties."

Hey Hillary - check this out...Business and Civil Rights Leaders Support ACLU Challenge to NSA Warrantless Wiretapping (4/20/2006) http://www.aclu.org/safefree/nsaspying/25231prs20060420.html

I don't believe the ACLU would involve themselves if this issue wasn't a threat to our civil liberties....she's pandering as usual..

[jedicord]

7. YAWN.

90% of America quit reading after the first sentence.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

8. They Don't Seem To Care

We The People is really just a saying. Time to realize that. They're in it for themselves, and we're in it for ourselves. All we can expect from them is to keep forcing their interests in our own.

[gratuitous]

9. We should hold hearings, Hillary?

And who, pray tell, will convene those hearings, since only the Republicans may do that?

Tits, meet boar.

[wtmusic]

10. How Feinstein-esque.

Keep fiddling while Rome burns, Hillary.

[Jack Rabbit]

11. Senator Clinton has her head where the sun doesn't shine

There is a war, alright, and the Bush junta is the enemy. There is another one in which terrorists are the enemy, but Mr. Bush would rather use that war as a pretext to dismantle constitutional structures, including the Bill of Rights, than to actually fight terrorists in any meaningful, effective way.

Senator Clinton and other so-called leaders in the Democratic Party don't seem to understand that. I not only expect them to protect me and my neighbors from Osama's terror, I also expect them to protect me and my neighbors from Bush's tyranny.

If there is any reason to oppose a censure resolution, it is because as a remedy it is doomed to be ineffective. The impeachment and removal of Bush and Cheney is the only remedy against the tyranny and incompetence of the present regime.

[dogday]

12. This just another reason

not to vote for this woman... Anyone else see right through her?????

[MazeRat7]

13. Oh how corporate (and quaint) - Don't answer... just state the obvious.

Is it me or was the rather specific question ignored...

She was ask about "WHY" she didn't support this and rather than answering... she gave us a nice recitation of the current situation. *DUH.

*gezzzzz...

MZr7

edit: typo

[Toots]

14. Okay I guess I am the only one who agrees with her

She wants the goods. She doesn't want to go off half cocked and I don't blame her but then again who exactly is supposed to do the investigating? And there are numerous things the pResident has done to deserve Censure beginning with his first official act of refusing to turn over Presidential Papers as required by Congressional Law. That was the very first indication he had no respect for Law. Next not allowing the minutes from Cheney's Secret Energy Meetings to become Public. There is a truly long list and she should be more demanding but still get the facts correct first. No telling how damaging it would be to be found out wrong on these type things. She is very smart and does not want to make any blunders. The stakes are too high.