Global security can be formed or threatened by heads of state whose wisdom, folly and obsessions shape global events. But often it… — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
I told them that free people always had to decide where to draw the line between their liberty and their security. I… — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
I used to have a little saying I used when people said, 'What are your priorities?' I'd give them a bit of government alphabet… — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
The use of these techniques against these terrorists made us safer. It really did work. — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
Despite a campaign that was based on a very powerful promise of transparency, President Obama, and again in my view quite correctly, has used… — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
An intelligence analyst may attribute an attack to al Qaeda, whereas a policy maker could opt for the more general 'extremist.' — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
This program has been successful in detecting and preventing attacks inside the United States. — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
Global security can be formed or threatened by heads of state whose wisdom, folly and obsessions shape global events. But often it is the… — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
For all of its well-deserved reputation for pragmatism, American popular culture frequently nurtures or at least tolerates preposterous views and theories. Witness the 9/11… — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
I told them that free people always had to decide where to draw the line between their liberty and their security. I noted that… — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
When asked if I miss being in government, I usually try to lighten the moment by responding that I awake most days, read the… — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
Right after 9/11, I mean, every agency can give their own gradation, but a nice, popular rule of thumb is everybody doubled down. I… — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
My literal responsibility as director of the CIA with regard to covert action was to inform the Congress - not to seek their approval;… — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
I'm a career Air Force officer. We have a saying in the Air Force: 'If you want people to be with you at the… — Michael Hayden Copy Share Image
