Reaction to Presidential News Conference

Democratic senators spoke to reporters about President Bush’s news conference held earlier in the day. They talked about the political futur… read more

Democratic senators spoke to reporters about President Bush’s news conference held earlier in the day. They talked about the political future of Iraq, the president’s authorization of domestic electronic surveillance to monitor potential terrorist activities within the U.S., the future of the Patriot Act, and the conduct of the war in Iraq. They were most critical of the president’s assertions that he had the authority to authorize wiretaps and his characterization of congressional efforts to extend the Patriot Act. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. close

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Program ID:
190427-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
Congressional News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 19, 2005 | 12:02pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Dec 20, 2005 | 4:14am EST | C-SPAN 1

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  • Dec 19, 2005 | 12:02pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 19, 2005 | 6:16pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 19, 2005 | 8:57pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 20, 2005 | 12:55am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 20, 2005 | 4:14am EST | C-SPAN 1
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