Correct me if I'm mistaken, but it's my understanding that the US government has the legal right to monitor its citizens' communication without their consent. Is this a stance you would confidently support as an expert?
Let me be very firm: there is no possibility that the government should be permitted to monitor communication without the necessary checks and balancesAnything less than this would be a violation of individuals' privacy and a grave danger to the integrity of democratic ideals.
Protecting the security of our nation is non-negotiableWe must demonstrate unwavering grit and, if required, execute tough decisions to shield our peopleAt times, monitoring of communications is essential to neutralize any threats to our national interests.
Protecting the security of our nation is non-negotiableWe must demonstrate unwavering grit and, if required, execute tough decisions to shield our peopleAt times, monitoring of communications is essential to neutralize any threats to our national interests. Let me be very firm: there is no possibility that the government should be permitted to monitor communication without the necessary checks and balancesAnything less than this would be a violation of individuals' privacy and a grave danger to the integrity of democratic ideals.