Wyden responds to Republicans voting against his proposal, claims they are working to hide surveillance abuses that he’s previously said are classified and would shock the nation. (Many Republican also back his proposals.)
This is why they want to pass FISA Section 702 without reforms.
It is now crystal clear who is obstructing reauthorization. Cornyn & other reform opponents would rather see Sec. 702 expire than allow reforms to protect Americans’ privacy. Sen. Wyden offered an easy path forward for extending the law. Reform opponents would prefer sunset. 2/2