My name is Bob Johnson, and I'm running for Congress in NY-23. I've been amazed, like many of you, at the continuing revelations of what I consider gross Executive over-reach when it comes to domestic spying. I've been shocked at the complete lack of Congressional oversight on this issue. And, finally, I've been stunned at the tepid, timid response on this issue from a lot of the Democratic Party.
I intend on bucking that trend. I will not be intimidated by Al Qaeda into giving up our liberties gained by our founding Fathers, and I will not be intimidated by the Republicans into remaining silent about it.
But I will need your help. Below the flip, I'll tell you about our opening salvo in this and show you the ad, and I'll detail how you can help. First, a little about me and my district ... it might give you some insight into why I'm fighting this fight. I believe it's a fight that we must make, and I believe it's a fundamental issue on which we need leadership.
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