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In reply to the discussion: Jerrold Nadler Does Not Think the NSA Can Listen to U.S. Phone Calls [View all]Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)8. Nadler released a statement today to Buzzfeed, link below
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Update Rep. Nadler in a statement to BuzzFeed says: I am pleased that the administration has reiterated that, as I have always believed, the NSA cannot listen to the content of Americans phone calls without a specific warrant.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewkaczynski/video-congressman-claims-he-was-told-government-could-listen
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UPDATE: Nadler walked back his comments in a statement to BuzzFeed on Sunday. I am pleased that the administration has reiterated that, as I have always believed, the NSA cannot listen to the content of Americans phone calls without a specific warrant," he said.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/15/nsa-phone-calls-warrant_n_3448299.html
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Jerrold Nadler Does Not Think the NSA Can Listen to U.S. Phone Calls [View all]
ProSense
Jun 2013
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A Reasonable Take Is That A Pound Of Flesh Was Extracted From Nadler To Protect The Administration
cantbeserious
Jun 2013
#10
For Those Of Us That Have Worked In Positions Of Authority - It Is Very Reasonable - Besides ...
cantbeserious
Jun 2013
#37
I too am glad the government claims that it still adheres to the constitution.
reformist2
Jun 2013
#5
And We Should Believe Everything That Our Government Tells Us - I Am Even More Suspicious Now
cantbeserious
Jun 2013
#11
Yes - He Has Joined The Group Worthy Of Suspicion - A Strong Arm Is Most Likely The Cause
cantbeserious
Jun 2013
#20
One May Be Convinced - However, I Am Even More Suspicious Now Than Before
cantbeserious
Jun 2013
#12
Ad Hominen Attack For Labeling Me As A Conspiracy Nut - These Attacks Are A Violation Of DU Rules
cantbeserious
Jun 2013
#44
I just came out of the other threads on this topic. There should be a warning for that kind of stuf
Number23
Jun 2013
#9
Like I always tell my kids... "Don't believe everything you, THINK!"
usGovOwesUs3Trillion
Jun 2013
#31
Exactly. It's good (albeit sad) to think of the world as a bunch of used-car salesmen.
reformist2
Jun 2013
#33
Let me help you: Nadler does not think the NSA can LEGALLY listen to U.S. phone calls
AnotherMcIntosh
Jun 2013
#46
Was that before or after Nadler said NSA can listen to our telephone calls?
avaistheone1
Jun 2013
#48