Friday, January 13, 2006

New York Times on Eavesdropping

Back when Clinton was President the New York Times didn't seem to have a problem with eavesdropping... But that was another president. Some might even say The Times defended it.

Lawmakers Raise Questions About International Spy Network
While few dispute the necessity of a system like Echelon to apprehend foreign spies, drug traffickers and terrorists...
Judith Emmel, chief of public affairs for the NSA, declined to comment about the UKUSA Agreement but said the agency was committed to responding to all information requests covered by Barr's amendment. "The NSA's Office of General Counsel works hard to ensure that all Agency activities are conducted in accordance with the highest constitutional, legal and ethical standards," she said.
(Hat tip: The American Thinker) -- more here!

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