In the past Quote by Robert C. O'Brien

The civil servants that serve at the NSC are of the highest caliber with extraordinary expertise.

— Andy Kim

It is very important that the director of the Central Intelligence Agency adhere to the same classification guidelines that all employees must adhere to…

— Gina Haspel

I think there has to be greater heed paid by the Security Council members to military advice.

— Alex Morrison

I would not put C.I.A. officers at risk by asking them to undertake risky, controversial activity again.

— Gina Haspel

Officers must be made to care for their men. That is the sole duty of all officers.

— George S. Patton

I do believe that the United Nations needs to have more exacting, more enhanced professional standards for the military peacekeepers that are deployed.

— Anonymous

When cutting staff at the Pentagon, don't eliminate the thin layer that assures civilian control.

— Donald Rumsfeld

“This assignment is my duty to perform for the US Army. My job is outside your command, my friend. You know my security clearance…

— Karl Braungart

This is no job for a UN committee. It needs the same kind of unwavering dedication and the kinds of people that got us…

— Wilson Greatbatch

I've been subject to how many security clearance procedures and I must say as irritating as some people may find them I think they…

— John Bolton

Certainly, we shouldn't go about making a habit of taking generals and making them secretary of defense.

— Peter R. Mansoor

The reason we've always had a civilian in that job [Secretary of Defence] is because we really believe that it is policymakers who ought…

— Leon Panetta