Earlier Denials Put Intelligence Chief in Awkward Position

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/12/us/nsa-disclosures-put-awkward-light-on-official-statements.html

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From: barry levine 
Date: Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 8:59 AM
Subject: re: Earlier Denials Put Intelligence Chief in Awkward Position
To: "letters@nytimes.com"

To the Editor:

     Dear Mr. President,

     Once again, history presents you the occasion for a great speech. You get to explain that we the people are sovereign here, that we need to know what is done in  our name and that we should never live in fear of our own public servants. But that would require replacing James Clapper and prosecuting him for lying to Congress.

   Or, you could concede that you are a hostage of your own Intelligence Community and that our republic is a sham.

    Either way, it will be a memorable speech. The world is listening.

    Godspeed,

     America