Obama on Leno: America hasn’t abused spy powers

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U.S. President Barack Obama (file photo)

By Dustin Hurst | Watchdog.org

President Barack Obama took to funny man Jay Leno’s couch Tuesday night to defend the National Security Agency’s effort to secure America.

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The president told Leno that America “does not have a domestic spying program,” and that he believes the feds haven’t abused the snooping power they hold.

Obama’s words come weeks after Edward Snowden, a former national security contractor, leaked evidence the federal government is tracking Americans’ phone calls and emails.

Here’s a video clip of  Obama’s first segment with Leno:

 

Contact: Dustin@Watchdog.org

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