For the first time in a long time, our leaders in Washington understand what Americans of all religious backgrounds have long held to be true: through faith, all things are possible.

I decided this early on at Justice: if the traditional way was the most effective way of doing something, then we'd maintain it. But if it was not functioning at optimum levels, we would be doing the country a disservice by continuing to do things "like we've always done them."

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

Every medium by which people communicate can be subject to exploitation by those with illegal intentions. Nevertheless, this is no reason to hand Big Brother the keys to unlock our e-mail diaries, open our ATM records, read our medical records, or translate our international communications.

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

The Patriot Act allows and provides a basis for an exchange of information.

There's nothing more rewarding or important than to be involved in God's work of redemption.