Washington, April 29 -- Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following press release:

Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement on the extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA):

"The threats facing our country aren't theoretical-they're active, evolving and increasingly complex. From China, Russia and Iran to terrorist networks, our adversaries are constantly working to coordinate attacks, target our servicemembers overseas, and probe for vulnerabilities here at home, whether that's cyberattacks, espionage or threats to critical infrastructure.

"As a veteran who has spent my career focused on national security, I've seen firsthand how critical timely, accurate intelligence is to staying...