Joe Biden: “Another question is how to tell that a U.S. intelligence activity ``is authorized by an appropriate official of the…”

“Another question is how to tell that a U.S. intelligence activity ``is authorized by an appropriate official of the United States Government, acting within the scope of the official duties of that official and in compliance with Federal law and any applicable Presidential directive.'' I am concerned that this could be misinterpreted to mean that some intelligence bureaucrat could authorize some otherwise illegal activity with a wink and a nod. It is not the intent of the Select Committee on Intelligence that there be written authorization for a U.S. intelligence activity?”