“The actions that we take on the counterterrorism front, again, are to take actions against individuals where we believe that the intelligence base is so strong and the nature of the threat is so grave and serious, as well as imminent, that we have no recourse except to take this action that may involve a lethal strike.”
— John O. Brennan
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“Terrorists are not 100 feet tall. Nor do they deserve the abject fear they seek to instill.”
— John O. Brennan
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“We are in this business, whether it be intelligence or the government, to protect freedom, democracy and liberty, not to violate that.”
— John O. Brennan
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“We are in this business, whether it be intelligence or the government, to protect freedom, democracy and liberty, not to violate that.”
— John O. Brennan
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Category: intelligence
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“Where terrorists offer injustice, disorder and destruction, the United States and its allies stand for freedom, fairness, equality, hope, and opportunity.”
— John O. Brennan
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“Where terrorists offer injustice, disorder and destruction, the United States and its allies stand for freedom, fairness, equality, hope, and opportunity.”
— John O. Brennan
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“As a former career intelligence professional, I have a profound appreciation for the value of intelligence. Intelligence disrupts terrorist plots and thwarts attacks. Intelligence saves lives.”
— John O. Brennan
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“Poverty does not cause violence and terrorism. Lack of education does not cause terrorism.”
— John O. Brennan
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“While the intelligence profession oftentimes demands secrecy, it is critically important that there be a full and open discourse on intelligence matters with the appropriate elected representatives of the American people.”
— John O. Brennan
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“Why should a great and powerful nation like the United States allow its relationship with more than a billion Muslims around the world to be defined by the narrow hatred and nihilistic actions of an exceptionally small minority of Muslims?”
— John O. Brennan
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“I will not, nor will I ever, publicly divulge sensitive intelligence sources and methods. For when that happens, our national security is endangered and lives can be lost.”
— John O. Brennan
Author: John O. Brennan
Category: intelligence
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