THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006
Washington Post | USA Today
From Post intelligence reporter
Dana Priest's chat transcript:
Washington, D.C.: Hi, Dana. I have a couple of questions regarding the alleged NSA phone call database. 1. Any insight into the credibility of this story? ...
Dana Priest: First: I would guess through experience that USA Today would never run a story this exposive without being sure it was accurate. And notice that no one quoted in the story is saying that their version is inaccurate. I am sure a government spokesman would do that, if that were the truth. ...
Rockville, Md.: Isn't it possible that the massive database of phone records could also be used to expose whistleblowers, reporters onto stories damaging to the Bush administration, and/or political opponents of the current administration?
Dana Priest: hmmm. sure hope we can answer that for you, and for me, by the end of the day.
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"What bothers the WH about this USA Today story?" (WhiteHouse.gov)
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