” Access the content of communications gathered from “U.S. based machine[s]” or phone numbers in order to establish if targets are located in the US, for the purposes of ceasing further surveillance.”
That is really interesting, especially in light of this paraphrase:
“Oh, no, we are not listening to conversations.” - Barak Obama.
Lie on top of lie on top of lie on top of lie......
Are we still wondering if Snowden is a hero or traitor?
Heres the kicker:
Even if upon examination a communication is found to be domestic entirely within the US the NSA can appeal to its director to keep what it has found if it contains “significant foreign intelligence information”, “evidence of a crime”, “technical data base information” (such as encrypted communications), or “information pertaining to a threat of serious harm to life or property”
Or James Rosen...or AP...or.
NOTE the term: "CONTENT"