CNN New Day October 30, 2013 11:09:00
I learned in intel school in 1963, this is a fundamental given in the intelligence business is leadership intentions no matter what level you're talking about. military leaders as well. >> reporter: still, that argument didn't satisfy some on the committee who questioned the value of angering america's closest friends for minimal intelligence gain. >> it's a policy decision ultimately for us to make, is it worth the risk of that blow back, in light of the information we gather. >> reporter: intel chiefs emphatically denied reports of surveillance of millions of calls in france and spain. they ...