NSA ‘talking points’ rile up Democrats

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http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/nation/15503541.htm

WASHINGTON | Democrats want the National Security Agency to stick to snooping, not what they allege is politicking.

The spy agency recently sent the Senate Intelligence Committee a list of approved talking points about its warrantless eavesdropping program.

The panel’s seven Democrats bridled, alleging in a letter to the agency’s director that the document was riddled with “subjective statements that appear intended to advance a particular policy view and present certain facts in the best possible light.”

They are accusing the supersecret agency of inappropriately engaging in policy debate. Intelligence agencies are supposed to stay out of politics.

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Here are a few recommended talking points by the NSA: :eyes: :puke:

Suggestions

Among comments suggested to members of Congress by the NSA:

•“I have personally met the dedicated men and women of the NSA. The country owes them an enormous debt of gratitude for their superb efforts to keep us all secure.”

•“I can say that the program must continue. It has detected plots that could have resulted in death or injury to Americans both at home and abroad.”

•“It is being run in a highly disciplined way that takes great pains to protect U.S. privacy rights. There is strict oversight in place, both at the NSA and outside, now including the full congressional intelligence committees.”