Obama's statement on the FISA sellout by the Democrats is a real disappointment, and I hope not the start of a trend
It is not all that I would want. But given the legitimate threats we face, providing effective intelligence collection tools with appropriate safeguards is too important to delay. So I support the compromise, but do so with a firm pledge that as President, I will carefully monitor the program, review the report by the Inspectors General, and work with the Congress to take any additional steps I deem necessary to protect the lives – and the liberty – of the American people.
These companies that knowingly broke the law to let the goverment spy on us need to held accountable, not the least because it's our last, best hope of finding out the real extent and nature of the program
