Originally Posted by JimBiZzo

What he lied about is tapping domestic-domestic phone lines without a warrant. There are specific laws requiring a warrant. The president does not have power under the constitution to make that decision without congress (until now of course) and furthermore, not only is that power not enumerated, it's specifically prohibited. Bush blatantly ignored the checks and balances system laid out by the constitution. You can't tap domestic calls without a warrant; that was never part of the patriot act.