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Public Interest

Dec. 29, 2005

Domestic Spying Is in Line With President's Constitutional Powers

Forum Column - By David B. Rivkin and Lee A. Casey - Shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks, President Bush ordered surveillance of international telephone communications by suspected members of al-Qaida overseas, even if such calls also involved individuals within the United States. This program was adopted by direct presidential order and was subject to review every 45 days.

        Forum Column

        By David B. Rivkin
        and Lee A. Casey
        
        Shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks, President Bush ordered surveillance of international telephone communications by suspected members of al-Qa...

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