Tulsi Gabbard says she supports reauthorizing surveillance law that she was once against

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, has flipped the script regarding a surveillance law she used to be against. 

It is uncertain whether or not Gabbard will be confirmed as she has met with multiple senators on both sides of the aisle over the past couple of weeks. 

Gabbard told CNN in a statement that she would support FISA Section 702, which is a tool meant to gather information that was passed after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.

“Section 702, unlike other FISA authorities, is crucial for gathering foreign intelligence on non-U.S. persons abroad. This unique capability cannot be replicated and must be safeguarded to protect our nation while ensuring the civil liberties of Americans,” Gabbard told the outlet.

She said she had previous concerns about the law because the FBI could misuse it to spy on American citizens. 

"If confirmed as DNI, I will uphold Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights while maintaining vital national security tools like Section 702 to ensure the safety and freedom of the American people,” Gabbard said. 

Gabbard has often been critical of U.S. security policies and while still in Congress, she introduced legislation to repeal the Patriot Act. 

While hearings are set to begin this coming week for some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, whether Gabbard will be among them is still uncertain. Democrats are resisting the setting of a date for her hearing, according to CNN, in part because the Intelligence Committee has not yet received key paperwork on the nomination, including an FBI background check.