To defend us. They made it more possible that they would do their job well and efficiently. Also this argument totally ignores the effect of limiting democracy upon the public process. If you just say were going to \i you just say were going to turn off the constitution for a while, it is not an innocent thing. You kill the whole public process. You prohibit debate this should be heard. Performs at can follow. The right of the public to be heard on these great issues. I think it is a hard argument to make a but i am confident that what we did and how we tried to do it in the spirit of what we did is the best way of protecting our country. Rick and pat. It is great to see the three of you together again. I cant believe it has been 40 years. [laughter] i would like to ask two questions. One of the cia and one of the fbi. On the cia post 911 i read a report in the Washington Post saying the cia has become a highly efficient killing machine. This goes to the question of the use of drones.
On the foreign intelligence matters. You recently wrote that the Church Committee experienced of your Church Committee experience is its important we recognize the extraordinary power the United States has in the international respect for our constitutional principles. But it often seems in times of crisis we forget that power. Why is that . I think the phrase in times of crisis. We cede we being the other branches of government particularly the congress cede to the executive branch great powers. If we are under assault or perceive ourselves to be under assault. The problem is that then encourages administrations to, i wouldnt say generate crisis, but to elevate a crisis to acquire power. This is where congress is most under pressure to do its job and to ask questions. Not to undermine executive authority but to defend the constitution. And protect the American People. Again, as i said there and ive said many times in other places those of us who have had a chance to travel the world k
Good morning, everyone. Thank you so much for coming. My name is mike german, a fellow with the Brennan Center for justice at the new york law school. I welcome you to strengthen oversight. This year marks 40th anniversary of the creation of Senate Select committee to study governmental operations with respect to intelligence activities, more simply known as Church Committee after chairman senator church. It was the first and only comprehensive investigation of secret intelligence activities within the United States. This is one of a series of activities that the Brennan Center has undertaken to recognize this anniversary. We published a report called whats wrong with the fisa court with directors, they will be leading a panel two panels on executive oversight activities. We also published a report on strengthening congressional oversight signed by 18 Church Committee staffers, many of whom are in the room with us today and youll notice that they have name tags on. So feel free to talk
Friday on American History tv in prime time, or chooifl coverage of president ial races. Beginning at 00 p. M. Eastern with a Ross Perot Campaign rally in texas from 1992. Garry harts 1987 Campaign Announcement and just before 10 00 p. M. A look at the 1968 campaign in the u. S. Information agency film a private decision. We wrap up the night with campaign ads from richard nixon, and robert kennedy. American history tv in prime Time Beginning at 8 00 p. M. Eastern here on cspan3. Tonight on cspan3 we mark the 40th anniversary of the Church Committees final report on the government intelligence committee. First former Committee Members look into covert operations. The Brennan Center for justice if washington, d. C. Hosted this event last year. This is American History tv on cspan3. Good morning, everyone. Thank you so much for coming. My name is mike german, a fellow with the Brennan Center for justice at the new york law school. I welcome you to strengthen oversight. This year marks 40
Eastern here on cspan3. Tonight on cspan3 we mark the 40th anniversary of the Church Committees final report on the government intelligence committee. First former Committee Members look into covert operations. The Brennan Center for justice if washington, d. C. Hosted this event last year. This is American History tv on cspan3. Good morning, everyone. Thank you so much for coming. My name is mike german, a fellow with the Brennan Center for justice at the new york law school. I welcome you to strengthen oversight. This year marks 40th anniversary of the creation of Senate Select committee to study governmental operations with respect to intelligence activities, more simply known as Church Committee after chairman senator church. It was the first and only comprehensive investigation of secret intelligence activities within the United States. This is one of a series of activities that the Brennan Center has undertaken to recognize this anniversary. We published a report called whats wro