FBI Director James Comey said it’s important that the government have the authority to access any American’s phone, he said in a “60 Minutes” interview.
The New York Daily News reports that Comey struck a balanced tone, saying he also thought it was important for Americans to be “deeply skeptical” of the government.
Comey emphasized that access to phones is granted by a judge when the information is critical to a criminal case or security issue.
But don’t stop questioning the government, he said.
“You cannot trust people in power,” he added.
