The constitutional standard is reasonable. ... I am convinced that we are lawful because what it is we are doing is reasonable.

I didn't craft the authorization. I am responding to a lawful order.

I can say unequivocally that we have gotten information through this program that would not otherwise have been available.

This program has been successful in detecting and preventing attacks inside the United States, I can say unequivocally, all right, that we have got information through this program that would not otherwise have been available.

We're going to live on the edge. My spikes will have chalk on them.... We're pretty aggressive within the law. As a professional, I'm troubled if I'm not using the full authority allowed by law.

The frustrating part of it is that you're generally known for what you did last. I've had the privilege of doing some very cool independent films that, a lot of the time, the general public doesn't see unless you're at a film festival or you're into that kind of movie.