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The furthest side of idiocy. We must break through.

UPDATE (via Daily Kos):
WASHINGTON Dec 17, 2005 — President Bush said Saturday he personally has authorized a secret eavesdropping program in the U.S. more than 30 times since the Sept. 11 attacks and he lashed out at those involved in publicly revealing the program.
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“This authorization is a vital tool in our war against the terrorists. It is critical to saving American lives. The American people expect me to do everything in my power, under our laws and Constitution, to protect them and their civil liberties and that is exactly what I will continue to do as long as I am president of the United States,” Bush said.

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Appearing angry at times during his eight-minute address, Bush left no doubt that he will continue authorizing the program.

“I intend to do so for as long as our nation faces a continuing threat from al-Qaida and related groups,” he said.