Former Vice President Al Gore slammed the National Security Agency tactics revealed by Edward Snowden as �œoutrageous” and �œcompletely unacceptable” at a speaking event in Canada.
Speaking at a lecture at McGill University on Tuesday, Gore predicted that lawmakers would scale back the surveillance programs, according to The Canadian Press.
�œI think they will have to pull this back,” Gore said in response to a question. �œI think you will see a reining in.”
He called the programs unconstitutional and unwise.
�œ[Snowden] has revealed evidence of what appears to be crimes against the Constitution of the United States,” Gore said, saying the programs have gone to �œabsurd” levels.
Citing a CIA scholar, Gore said, �œWhen you are looking for a needle in a haystack, it�™s not always wise to pile more hay on the haystack.” POLITICO
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Source: Press TV