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"The original Patriot Act is a case study in the perils of speed, herd instinct and lack of vigilance when it comes to legislating in times of crisis. The Congress was stampeded, and the values of freedom, justice and equality received a trampling in the headlong rush."

-- Sen. Robert Byrd, D-WV, who says he wishes he had voted with Sen. Russ Feingold, who cast the only "no" vote on the original Act.

Hat tip: Think Progress.