Sen. Isakson Defends Government Surveillance Program | WABE 90.1 FM

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) is defending the government surveillance program revealed to be gathering call logs from millions of Verizon phone subscribers.

Speaking after a conference in downtown Atlanta, Iskason said it’s been an important tool in preventing terrorist attacks.

“I can’t talk about some of the things that I know with regard to what our security procedures are, but I am satisfied that there’s no violation of the civil rights of an American citizen in there.”

Isakson stressed the intelligence agencies are checking only phone numbers and locations. He said no calls are being listened to.

“The purpose for that is to get the bad guys, if you will, and that’s one way – you can track communication. Not the content, but the location.”

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