it has not done anything to save american lives. the government hasn t been able to show any examples of this nsa bulk data collection program, playing a key role in thwarting any terror plots. they basically say this is not the vital anti-terrorism tool that the government says it is. where does the white house stand on this, athena? well, the white house wants to see reforms. they support the lee foreforms house that would remove the data that s collected from the hands of the government to private companies themselves. listen to what white house press secretary josh ernests had to say. we have got people in the united states senate right now who are playing chicken with us. they re in a situation where they re saying to try to do just a two-week extension on or a short-term extension. of these critical national security authorities. and to play chicken with that is