Senator Dianne Feinstein condemns US spying

Senator Dianne Feinstein, Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Monday with regards to the US tapping scandal: "With respect to NSA collection of intelligence on leaders of US allies, let me state unequivocally: I am totally opposed.

"Unless the United States is engaged in hostilities against a country or there is an emergency need for this type of surveillance, I do not believe the United States should be collecting phone calls or emails of friendly presidents and prime ministers. The president should be required to approve any collection of this sort." (Yitzhak Benhorin, Washington)