Democracy Quote by Karl Rove

I realize there are a lot of folks in my political party who disagree with me on this, but I think the Patriot Act…

— Jason Kander

I really think the Patriot Act violates our Constitution. It was, it is, an illegal act. The Congress, the Senate and the president cannot…

— Peter Camejo

I'm a Democrat for the reinforcement of the Patriot Act. It's not strong enough.

— Haim Saban

The Patriot Act addresses various subjects. Some sections are beneficial and enhance our national security.

— Mike Honda

It is a very odd sort of Patriot that would destroy the First Amendment to protect the Second.

— Jerry Holkins

The Patriot Act is ludicrous. Terrorists have proved that they are interested in total genocide, not subtle little hacks of the U.S. infrastructure, yet…

— Kevin Mitnick

Ending mass surveillance of private phone calls under the Patriot Act is a historic victory for the rights of every citizen. Yet while we…

— Edward Snowden

It's the reason the United States fell into the Patriot Act - because they were reacting.

— Trevor Noah

I believe the Patriot Act strikes the right balance needed to protect our freedom and security.

— Bill Owens

The Patriot Act has increased the flow of information within our government, and it has helped break up terror cells in the United States…

— George W. Bush

This [anti-terrorism bill] is a violation of the First Amendment right to free speech and the Fourth Amendment protection of private property... Some of…

— Butch Otter

When the American people find out how their government has secretly interpreted the Patriot Act, they will be stunned and they will be angry.

— Ron Wyden