Obama Discusses NSA Issues at Justice Department (20 images)

President Barack Obama calls for a revamping of U.S. surveillance procedures during a speech in The Great Hall at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC on January 17, 2014. The president's announcement came after a White House review following leaks regarding secret surveillance programs by the National Security Agency. UPI/Pat Benic

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder (R) and FBI Director James Comey shake hands with guests prior to President Barack Obama calling for a revamping of U.S. surveillance procedures during a speech in The Great Hall at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC on January 17, 2014. The president's announcement came after a White House review following leaks regarding secret surveillance programs by the National Security Agency. UPI/Pat Benic

President Barack Obama waves as he leaves the podium after calling for a revamping of U.S. surveillance procedures during a speech in The Great Hall at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC on January 17, 2014. The president's announcement came after a White House review following leaks regarding secret surveillance programs by the National Security Agency. UPI/Pat Benic

President Barack Obama waves as he leaves the podium after calling for a revamping of U.S. surveillance procedures during a speech in The Great Hall at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC on January 17, 2014. The president's announcement came after a White House review following leaks regarding secret surveillance programs by the National Security Agency. UPI/Pat Benic