We must not descend to the level of those who perpetrated Tuesday's violence by targeting individuals based on their race, their religion, or their national origin. Such reports of violence and threats are in direct opposition to the very principles and laws of the United States and will not be tolerated.

The liberties and freedoms which we hold dear and we recognize and cherish and respect guide the way we gather information in the United States

Nothing remains great without a capacity to change and to accommodate the conditions of a changing world.

Prior to September 11, we thought the world beyond our shores was one world of risk and the world in our continent was another world of risk

I don't play full court anymore. I just play half-court.

We're going to protect and honor the Constitution, and I don't have the authority to set it aside.... If I had the authority to set it aside, this would be a dangerous government, and I wouldn't respect it.

The worst mistake a boss can make is not to say 'well done'.