I can say unequivocally that we have gotten information through this program that would not otherwise have been available. |
I didn't craft the authorization. I am responding to a lawful order. |
The constitutional standard is reasonable. ... I am convinced that we are lawful because what it is we are doing is reasonable. |
This program has been successful in detecting and preventing attacks inside the United States, I can say unequivocally, all right, that we have got information through this program that would not otherwise have been available. |
We're going to live on the edge. My spikes will have chalk on them.... We're pretty aggressive within the law. As a professional, I'm troubled if I'm not using the full authority allowed by law. |