He did not back off. He was mocking the Dem, when he said. Does unauthorized surveillance sit better in your mind?
That is exactly what AG Barr said to the congressman, he was trying to calm him down as the congress person was very upset with Barr's choice of words...
And yes...AG BARR asked the congress person if ‘unauthorized surveillance’ phrase worked better for him..and Barr had a look of total disgust on his face when he looked directly to the congressperson, and said that ...
MEDIA IS THE FAKE NEWS SAYING THE AG BACKED DOWN ...TOTAL BULL SHIT... I watched the entire committee meeting LIVE on c span .