Don't freak out, but the government records and stores every phone call and email05.06.2013 12:45 PMA former FBI agent says that the government has the power to go back and listen to every phone call you make.From the transcripts: CLEMENTE: …We certainly have ways in national security investigations to find out exactly what was said in that conversation. It's not necessarily something that the FBI is going to want to present in court, but it may help lead the investigation and/or lead to questioning of her. We certainly can find that out. BURNETT: So they can actually get that? We can know what people are saying, that is incredible. CLEMENTE: …Welcome to America. All of that stuff is being captured as we speak whether we know it or like it or not.