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“In order to keep up with the criminals and to protect our national security, the solution is clear: we need legislation to ensure that telephone companies and other carriers provide law enforcement with access to this new technology.”

Quote by Louis J. Freeh

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Louis J. Freeh
Louis J. Freeh

Louis J. Freeh is a prominent U.S. lawyer, born on January 6, 1950. He has extensive experience in the U.S. judicial system, serving as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and playing a key role in several major cases. more

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