threats, mr. president. they are with us every day. we have to face up to them. we shouldn't be disarming unilaterally as our enemies grow more sophisticated. >> the people who argue that the world will end and we will be overrun by jihadists tonight are trying to use fear. they want to take just a little bit of your liberty but they get it by making you afraid. they want you to fear and give up your liberty. >> reporter: in the end by a vote of 77-17, the senate did agree to proceed to debate on the u.s. freedom act. the bill already passed the house. they keep the patriot act programs going while reforming the phone data collection program that has been controversial. this sets up a vote for final passage around mid week in the senate. that's because of senate procedural rules and amendments.