Peter King: President Obama Should "Stop Apologizing" For Spying on Allies, It's Saved Lives
Noted terrorist sympathizer defends surveillance as a counter-terrorism tool
Amid a recent series of reports alleging U.S spying on close allies in Europe, Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., argued that President Barack Obama should "stop apologizing" for activities the Congressman claims have saved thousands of lives.
In an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, King argued that the intelligence gathering activities by the National Security Agency benefit both the U.S. and its allies.
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