… FBI specifically is responsible for culling through all exculpatory information that is reasonably known and satisfying that burden and stating it in the application. When it comes to 702, Senator, Some of the biggest enterprise efforts we have had to thwart national security risk would not have occurred if 702 collection had gone dark and the FBI continues to use that information to protect the homeland. We've had multiple takedowns in the last six months based on 702 and interagency collection processes. But we just need to ensure the American public, and I'm working with my team, that Even in the 702 sphere, American citizens information is protected. (07:58–08:14)
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Asserts that 702 collection is crucial for thwarting national security risks and protecting the homeland.
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