President Obama defends secret programs in the face of questions , criticism . Obama 's adoption of Bush-era security programs is a shift from his Senate days . Comment: Increased homegrown terrorism changes American views of the Patriot Act . `` When it fails , people are less willing to allow you to invade their privacy , '' she said . Critics say debating the issue requires more details of what the government is doing .
President Obama defends secret programs in the face of questions , criticism . Obama 's adoption of Bush-era security programs is a shift from his Senate days . Comment: Increased homegrown terrorism changes American views of the Patriot Act . Critics say debating the issue requires more details of what the government is doing .