lengths in order to subvert their programs, infiltrate, if you will, find out who they're talking to and why. and i really believe that there is enough safeguarding for all of us to be comfortable that our privacy is not being unduly trampled upon. >> sir, it was just recently that you said these high profile leaks about these programs are part of a broader effort by the opponents of the president to damage the administration politically. when you look at this new cnn poll out, people were asked if obama was honest and trustworthy, that number is now at 49%. in may it was 58%. if folks are to process this the way you are and to believe that we're getting the information we need and that our privacy is not being compromised, that there is an adequate balance of security and privacy, why do you think the numbers are showing a dip in those that believe that the president is now trustworthy?