programs, filed a class-action lawsuit over the surveillance last week. By contrast, Christie and O’Malley have warned about the dangers of retreating in the battle against terrorism.” [Politico, 2/17/14] The National Security Agency Is Headquartered In Fort Meade, Maryland. [NSA, accessed 5/8/15] JIM WEBB SAID BULK DATA COLLECTED BY THE NSA THAT IS UNRELATED TO TERRORISM OR CRIME SHOULD BE DESTROYED Richmond Times-Dispatch: Webb Said “The National Security Agency Plays A ‘Vital Role’ In Protecting The Nation, But That Information It Has Collected On People Who Are Not Engaged In Terrorism Or Illegal Activities Should Be Destroyed.” “Webb also called for a debate about the power of the presidency when it comes to the ‘unilateral use of military force around the world.’ At home, he said, the National Security Agency plays a ’vital role’ in protecting the nation, but that information it has collected on people who are not engaged in terrorism or illegal activities should be destroyed.” [Richmond Times-Dispatch, 12/3/14] BERNIE SANDERS OPPOSED THE BULK COLLECTION OF METADATA BY THE NSA HEADLINE: “Bernie Sanders: It’s Time To End Orwellian Surveillance of Every American” [Time, 5/7/15] LINCOLN CHAFEE OPPOSED THE BULK COLLECTION OF METADATA BY THE NSA US News: “The National Security Agency’s Dragnet Collection Of Phone Records Violates Americans’ Fourth Amendment Rights, Chafee Says, Offering A Sharp Contrast To The Difficult-To-Discern And Vague Positions Of Other Prospective Democratic Candidates.” “The National Security Agency’s dragnet collection of phone records violates Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights, Chafee says, offering a sharp contrast to the difficult-to-discern and vague positions of other prospective Democratic candidates. ‘The words of the Fourth Amendment are very clear: You need a warrant. That’s strict language, and “no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,”’ he says. ‘It’s not complicated.’” [US News, 4/10/15]