Ted Kennedy and Chris Dodd on FISA

By Eric on December 17, 2007

Earlier today Harry Reid tabled the FISA bill until January. Sen. Ted Kennedy made one of the most poignant comments in the entire debate over the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

The President has said that American lives will be sacrificed if Congress does not change FISA. But he has also said that he will veto any FISA bill that does not grant retro-active immunity. No immunity, no FISA bill. So if we take the President at his word, he’s willing to let Americans die to protect the phone companies.

Damn straight, Senator. Of course, Chris Dodd’s passionate speech on the Senate is not to be missed, as Dodd vows to filibuster again in January of telecom immunity is still part of the FISA bill.

UPDATE: Videos of both speeches are available below. Kennedy first, then Dodd.

Tags: FISA, Ted Kennedy

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