Senator Chris Dodd just released this statement on the pending warrantless wiretapping and retroactive immunity fight, via Tim Tagaris at Daily Kos.

“Few things are more detrimental to this country than the erosion of and attack on the civil liberties we enjoy. This isn’t a Democratic issue or a Republican issue; this is an American issue. If after debate, the Senate appears ready to pass legislation granting telecom providers retroactive immunity I will use any and all legislative tools at my disposal, including a filibuster, to prevent this deeply flawed bill from becoming law. More and more, Americans are rejecting the false choice that has come to define this administration: security or liberty, but never, ever both. For all those who have stood with me throughout this fight, I pledge, once more, to stand up for you.”

Dodd’s filibuster would likely happen on Thursday.

Dodd has been the Senate’s consistent leader in this fight and I think it’s safe to say that he’s a real ally to the CREDO community that doesn’t want to see big telecom companies get away with breaking the law and helping the Bush administration spy on American citizens without warrant.

Cross posted at the CREDO Blog.

Disclosure: I have joined the CREDO Mobile team to stop the Bush administration’s illegal wiretapping program and hold the telecom companies accountable for their lawbreaking.