In a letter to Bush, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Democrats stand ready to reconcile the two bills, but that the current law should be extended until that could be accomplished.

“Your opposition to an extension is inexplicable. … Nonetheless, you have chosen to let the Protect America Act expire,” Reid wrote. “You bear responsibility for any intelligence collection gap that may result.” Reid also said he saw no crisis that should lead Bush to cancel his trip to Africa.

Lee ADDS: President Bush already gave the Senate and House an extension! The DEMOCRATS of the Senate caved and Reid REGRETS IT! Now he backs Pelosi who would rather have her Congressmen/women spend time on professional athletes instead of PROTECTING US AMERICANS!