Bush Urges Congressional Approval of Eavesdropping Program
In opposing the bill on grounds it would give the White House too much power to carry out warrantless eavesdropping, Feingold told the panel, “The president has basically said: “I’ll agree to let a court decide if I’m breaking the law if you pass a law first that says I’m not breaking the law.” Feingold added, “That won’t help reestablish a healthy respect for separation of powers. It will only make matters worse.”
Bush to Congress: “Please give me permission to keep breaking the law.”
