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title: "2 Counterterrorism Quotes By Abigail Spanberger"
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> [As a CIA officer, I worked counterterrorism and counternarcotics cases, and I have an acute awareness about the threats facing our country, both foreign and domestic.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/as-a-cia-officer-i-worked-counterterrorism-and-counternarcotics-cases/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

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> [Every threat needs to be taken as: 'This is the one; this is the real threat.' That's how we focus on things in counterterrorism. You never know which terrorist threat is the real one. And you treat every one as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/every-threat-needs-to-be-taken-as-this-is-the-one-this-is-the-real/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

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## Other authors on Counterterrorism

## More by Abigail Spanberger

> [The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed critical vulnerabilities in our pharmaceutical supply chain.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/the-covid-19-pandemic-has-exposed-critical-vulnerabilities-in-our/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [Hardworking Americans are making real decisions about how and whether to fill prescriptions and whether to prioritize their health or their finances. The consequences…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/hardworking-americans-are-making-real-decisions-about-how-and-whether/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [Telehealth has provided a solution for thousands of Central Virginians to receive the high-quality care they need, while still taking precautions to protect themselves…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/telehealth-has-provided-a-solution-for-thousands-of-central/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [The Freedom Flag is a powerful, physical reminder of one of the darkest days in American history.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/the-freedom-flag-is-a-powerful-physical-reminder-of-one-of-the/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [Across Central Virginia, the traditions of Thanksgiving bring us closer together with those we love. We gather with family and close friends, we share…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/across-central-virginia-the-traditions-of-thanksgiving-bring-us/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [When I was a CIA officer we would have meetings and you don't know what people's politics are... We were there to serve a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/when-i-was-a-cia-officer-we-would-have-meetings-and-you-don-t-know/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [Head Start has a proven track-record of success in Central Virginia, and millions of Americans have walked through its doors and benefited from the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/head-start-has-a-proven-track-record-of-success-in-central-virginia/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [Central Virginia students deserve access to the best educational and job training opportunities possible.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/central-virginia-students-deserve-access-to-the-best-educational-and/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [For Central Virginia small business owners, their business is more than a building, a sign out front, or an income - it's their lifelong…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/for-central-virginia-small-business-owners-their-business-is-more/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [Early childhood education remains one of the strongest investments we can make in the long-term success of our students and the long-term economic strength…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/early-childhood-education-remains-one-of-the-strongest-investments-we/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [Especially as we engage in critical conversations about the vast inequalities that persist across our Commonwealth and our country, we need to dive deeper…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/especially-as-we-engage-in-critical-conversations-about-the-vast/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [Listening to the people I serve is a critical component of any legislative effort.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/listening-to-the-people-i-serve-is-a-critical-component-of-any/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [Lawmakers should focus on building strong coalitions, including across the aisle, as they create, draft, and develop effective legislation.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/lawmakers-should-focus-on-building-strong-coalitions-including-across/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [Our farmers are constantly deploying conservation techniques that keep our environment strong - and it's time we made them a consistent part of our…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/our-farmers-are-constantly-deploying-conservation-techniques-that/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

> [Central Virginians have a proud, centuries-long record of service and commitment to country, and each year, we gather to honor our neighbors who have…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abigail-spanberger/central-virginians-have-a-proud-centuries-long-record-of-service-and/)

[Abigail Spanberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abigail-spanberger/)

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