Brian Schatz in The Associated Press

On Homeland Security: Feds stretched too far in snooping on everyday Americans

Schatz confronted Hanabusa about several issues, including support for a veterans hospital in Guam he says takes focus away from Hawaii and her stances on Social Security. He also said he differed with Hanabusa on their approach to widespread federal surveillance programs, saying he thinks the government has stretched too far in its snooping of everyday Americans.

"This is a difference between Colleen and myself," he said.

Hanabusa responded by saying Schatz was misstating votes and skipping over key details. "Brian, you have to start to read the bills to really understand what you're talking about," she said.

Source: Associated Press in The Republic: 2014 Hawaii Senate debate Jul 8, 2014

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