Changed Quote by George W. Bush
“Secondly, there are such things as roving wiretaps. Now, by the way, any time you hear the United States government talking about wiretap, it requires - a wiretap requires a court order. [...] Nothing has changed, by the way. When we're talking about chasing down terrorists, we're talking about getting a court order before we do so. [...]”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on National Security, White House, 2002
Legal oversight is required for surveillance, even in counterterrorism, to protect civil liberties.
In simple terms: Wiretaps need court approval.
Insist on judicial review for surveillance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- journalism
- civil rights activism
- policy debate
- academic research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance security with privacy?
- What safeguards ensure courts remain impartial?
Court orders can delay urgent actions and be bypassed in emergencies.