03.07.2013 - 07:39 [ Washington Post ]

Misinformation on classified NSA programs includes statements by senior U.S. officials

“A lie can get halfway around the world before the truth gets its boots on,” said Robert Litt, citing a line often attributed to Mark Twain. “Unfortunately, there’s been a lot of misinformation that’s come out about these programs.”

The remark by Litt, general counsel for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, was aimed at news organizations.