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U.S. Did Not Spy On French, Spanish Citizens, Says Spy Chief

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U.S. Did Not Spy On French, Spanish Citizens, Says Spy Chief

October 29, 2013 • Gen. Keith Alexander also said the information was collected in conjunction with European governments.

Is The U.S. Collecting Cellphone Location Data?

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Is The U.S. Collecting Cellphone Location Data?

September 26, 2013 • During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, NSA Director Gen. Keith Alexander would not say.

NSA Chief To Hackers: Analysts Don't Abuse Their Power

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NSA Chief To Hackers: Analysts Don't Abuse Their Power

July 31, 2013 • Using strong words, Gen. Keith Alexander told the Black Hat convention that stories about leaked documents focus on potential abuse of surveillance data, but he argued reports show analysts rarely stray and if they do, they would be caught by their auditing tools.

The House Hearing On NSA Surveillance In 3 Audio Clips

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The House Hearing On NSA Surveillance In 3 Audio Clips

June 18, 2013 • Administration officials defended the government's surveillance programs before the the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on Tuesday, saying they believe the U.S. has struck the right balance between security and privacy. Officials also revealed they had thwarted more than 50 terror plots.

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Three Exchanges You Should Listen To About NSA Surveillance

June 12, 2013 • The NSA Chief Gen. Keith Alexander answered questions from Senators. These are three important exchanges worth listening to.