Ex - Army Reserves Arab linguist said the U.S. NSA listened to private calls . Another linguist said NSA listened on ' pillow talk ' conversations . `` Any allegation of wrongdoing by employees is thoroughly investigated '' and if misconduct is discovered , `` we take swift and certain remedial action . '' The surveillance program allowed calls related only to terrorism to be monitored . Linguists said that when they complained , they were told to keep listening .
Ex - Army Reserves Arab linguist said the U.S. NSA listened to private calls . Another linguist said NSA listened on ' pillow talk ' conversations . The surveillance program allowed calls related only to terrorism to be monitored . Linguists said that when they complained , they were told to keep listening .