"I want to be very clear: whenever it……" — John O. Brennan
"I want to be very clear: whenever it is possible to capture a suspected terrorist, it is the unqualified preference of the administration to take custody of that individual so we can obtain information that is vital to the safety and security of the American people."
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48 Quotes by John O. Brennan
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When we uphold the rule of law, our counterterrorism tools are more likely to withstand the scrutiny of our courts,…
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Jihad is holy struggle, a legitimate tenet of Islam, meaning to purify oneself or one's community.
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Unfortunately, in war, there are casualties, including among the civilian population.
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While the intelligence profession oftentimes demands secrecy, it is critically important that there be a full and open discourse on…
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We will use all lawful tools at our disposal, and that includes authorities under the renewed PATRIOT Act. We firmly…
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Why should a great and powerful nation like the United States allow its relationship with more than a billion Muslims…
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Al-Qa'ida is the antithesis of the peace, tolerance and humanity that is at the heart of Islam.
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How you define a problem shapes how you address it.
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I go to bed at night worrying that I didn't do enough that day to make sure I protect the…
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I have a reputation for speaking my mind. I like to think my candor and bluntness will give you the…
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I'm neither Republican nor Democrat. I've worked for the past five administrations.
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Poverty does not cause violence and terrorism. Lack of education does not cause terrorism.
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