Gonzales said that Congress was aware of the program's scope and that it had been approved "under the authorization to use military force" against terrorism.
His remarks echoed the comments of President Bush, who said Monday that he had briefed key members of Congress on the program.
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http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/01/24/nsa.strategy/index.html Key members of parliament have personally observed this subject. I was told that
the Alliance's support for the project was unanimous.
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