Earlier today, two senior Justice Department officials participated in a phone briefing with reporters about the president’s wiretapping program. We’ve posted the transcript for you below the fold, as it’s the most detailed discussion of the program by administration officials that you’re likely to see.SENIOR DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICIAL: Hi. This is (Senior Department of Justice Official). We’re speaking on background as senior Justice Department officials. I think everyone has the Attorney General letter he sent up to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Judiciary with copies to the Chair and Ranking Member of Intel.
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