Our founding fathers guaranteed the liberties of the American people and wanted to protect them from an intrusive government.  During my career in Congress, I have always stayed true to this principle and have advocated limited government and the protection of civil liberties.  I have worked hard to place accountability and restrictions on intrusive projects such as the "Total Information Awareness" program.  Our efforts paid off and we were able to ban funding for this program and prohibit deployment of this technology against citizens in the United States without express Congressional approval.

There has been a rumor that a "Domestic Enhancement Security Act" or "Patriot Act II" will be introduced in Congress this year.  I respect the importance of our God-given natural rights.  I will be vigilant in this defense.