Specter: Do you tell FISA that you got info from the program and the ydecline to issue warrants because they are dissatisfied with the program?
Gonzales: I think that is getting into detail of how the program operates. We have open, candid discussions with FISA court.
Specter: In your response to my letter, you said no communications are intercepted unless it is determined that the party is a member of affiliated organization with AQ.
You represented to this committee that before there is an interc ecption that one of the parties is an agent or affiliate of AQ or terror organization?
Gonzales: I believe Gen. Hayden confirmed before there is an interception there is a determination made by an intel officer at NSA that we have reasonable grounds to believe one party of the communication is an agent of AQ or a terror organization.
WHAT is the deal with Specter? He seems determined to undermine the administration and NSA.
This is really remarkable, isn't it?