Yup.
And the next attack that happens, I'm laying directly at the feet of the Rats and leftists.
Go Albert!!
Gonzales: Electronic surveillance of AQ. We have talked about this program on numerous occasions to public and Congress. Narrow program focused on where one end of communication is with AQ. It's been effective.
Numerous statements by intel community about the effectiveness of the program. The program is lawful we believe. It's been reviewed by lawyers in administration and NSA.
Today a District Court Judge ruled it was unlawful and we disagree with the decision and we've appealed the decision. There's a stay in place so we willl continue to utilize the program!!!
?: Two judges have said it's illegal so do you regret the statements you and the WH have used to describe the program?
Gonzales: President says it's sufficiently important to assure the American people about the narrow scope and had been reviewed as to its lawfulness and monitored.
?: Plaintiffs (ACLU) said ruling would impact legislative debate.
Gonzales: You have to ask members of Congress.
?: Do you think it will be upheld on appeal?
Gonzales: We are confident it's a lawful program. It's an important program. We have leaders of intel community that have testified to Congress that it's effective.
?: The Spectre legislation authorizes consolidation of programs such as this, was that intention to avoid result you're presented with today? Will you push for that provision which will nullify the judge's ruling?
Gonzales: W e have multiple litigation about this issue and it will create confusion if we have judges issuing rulings that are different in scope and that's why we're asking for a consolidation.