06/01/2003
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Americans expect their Government to do everything in its power under our laws and Constitution to protect them and their civil liberties."
"This terrorist surveillance program makes it more likely that killers like the 9/11 hijackers will be identified and located in time."
"Mike Hayden is supremely qualified to lead the CIA."
"The privacy of all Americans is fiercely protected in all our activities."