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“I care a lot about privacy. I also care an awful lot about public safety. There continues to be a huge collision between those two things we care about.”

Quote by James Comey

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James Comey is a former FBI Director from the United States, known for his extensive experience in politics and law. He has held multiple significant positions within the U.S. judicial system. more

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