There are no automatic links between poverty and terrorism. Among millions of poor people in the world, only a few turn to terrorism.

If you combat an international phenomenon, it is indispensable to share information internationally.

We remain vulnerable.There is no such thing as 100 percent security against terrorism.

You can't get closer to the heart of national sovereignty than national security and intelligence services.

The violent radicals do not legitimately represent the overwhelming majority of the world's Muslims.

Police forces collect information to be used in a public court to get people convicted. Security services gather information that does not necessarily lead to people being prosecuted and in many cases needs to remain confidential.

Terrorists always have the advantage of surprise.