George W. Bush just a few minutes ago:
"... number one priority is the security of the people."
BBBZZZTTTT!!! Wrong answer.
The number one priority is the liberty of the people.

Someone wasn't paying attention in American History 101.

I'm also quite over the "in a state of war" excuse, especially when the war in question is one of choice and unending. 1984 was supposed to be a warning, not a textbook on government policy.