We are a nation of laws, and we will always act within the bounds of the law.

Terrorism needs to be fought against and certainly delegitimized or attacked, but some of the underlying grievances that might in fact lead individuals astray to terrorism cannot be ignored.

President Obama has made it clear that the United States is determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Al-Qa'ida does not follow a traditional command structure, wear uniforms, carry its arms openly, or mass its troops at the borders of the nations it attacks. Nonetheless, it possesses the demonstrated capability to strike with little notice and cause significant civilian or military casualties.

Jihad is holy struggle, a legitimate tenet of Islam meaning to purify oneself or one's community.

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.

The men and women of the CIA are a national treasure.