From yesterday’s White House Press Briefing:

Q But what he says what he’s doing is against the terrorists, that is necessary to preserve stability there against terrorist organizations?

[White House Press Secretary Dana] PERINO: We do not believe that any extra-constitutional means were necessary in order to help prevent terrorism in the region. And that’s why we are deeply disappointed with the actions, and we asked them to not do it.

Q Is it ever reasonable to restrict constitutional freedoms in the name of fighting terrorism?

MS. PERINO: In our opinion, no.