Nat Hentoff Quotes

In terms of the Patriot Act, and all the other things he has pledged he would do, such as transparency in government, Barack Obama has reneged on his promises.

Nat Hentoff

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• Patriot Act

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• In terms of the Patriot Act, and all the other things he has pledged he would do, such as transparency in government, Barack Obama has reneged on his promises.

  

  Nat Hentoff
  • Government
  • Barack Obama
  • Patriot Act