And to data protection. The present case as reported in the media is also likely to reenforce the concerns of e. U. Citizens regarding the use of their personal data online and in the cloud. Already in 2012, 70 of e. U. Citizens were concerned that their personal data held by companies could be used by a purpose other than the one for which it was collected. The prism case as reported in the media also highlights the difference between the European Union and the United States. Whereas in the u. S. System only u. S. Citizens and residents benefit from constitutional safeguards, in the European Union everyones personal data and the confidentiality of their communications are recognized and protected as fundamental rights irrespective of their nationality. While reports are particularly worrisome colleagues, commissioner, 500 million european citizens were very shocked last week to find that a foreign nation has unlimited access to every intimate detail of their private life. It was the p
Mr. Leahy mr. President , earlier this week i spoke about the need for the senate to consider legislation to help increase americas safety by reducing gun violence. I came on the floor of the senate and i urged my yellow senators to abandon efforts to filibuster proceeding to this bill. The senate should not have to overcome a filibuster to respond to the call for action to response to the gun violence theyre experiencing. Mr. President , i have the privilege of being the longest serving member of this body, and ive watched debate on so many issues. If there was ever an issue where all 100 of us should vote yes or no, its here. I was encouraged by the comments of a number of Senate Republicans that they are prepared to debate this matter and will not support this wrongheaded filibuster. Even the wall street journal he wouldized against a filibuster yesterday. In a lead editorial titled the g. O. P. s gun control misfire. I dont agree with much, but i would quote this if conservatives w
Morning, we want to hear your opinion on what you think the American Public needs to know before america before president obama takes action. Give us a call on the republican democrats, and independents, the numbers are listed on the screen. If you are outside the u. S. , it 5853883. You can also catch us on twitter and facebook or email us. A very good friday morning to you. I want to take you right to the headlines about syria and possible u. S. Involvement today. Heres the front page of the new york times. To one of those british newspapers, the guardian, out of london. Prime minister said report shows damascus behind gas attacks. The the front page of globe and mail from canada. Canada has no plans to participate in military strike. From a storyd you on the front page of the Washington Times obama may go solo against syria. President obama and his top aides try to rally support thursday for retaliatory strikes in syria. Saying they remain convinced that assad used chemical weapons.