...And it is still not true. No matter how many times you want to whistle this song. Did the IG say that these investigations were initiated without validity? Of course he did not. He said there were mistakes made when renewing applications for the surveillance of one person, Carter Page. Namely, that there were omissions and alterations made concerning his contact with the CIA about his dealings and meetings with Russian nationals. What this ultimately tells me however, is that the CIA was also quite concerned about Mr. Page's activities. His activities were at the very least, quite concerning as to the possible implications for the integrity of domestic and international interests and security of the United States. I am not concerned in the least that this man was surveilled. My only concern is that the people working Mr. Page were not detailed enough in their rationale. However, they probably assumed that it was a slam dunk to receive authorization, and were lazy in regards to process. If you want to argue that there is no excuse for laziness when it comes to investigatory protocol, then you will hear no argument from me.