Where terrorists offer injustice, disorder and destruction, the United States and its allies stand for freedom, fairness, equality, hope, and opportunity.

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.

Al-Qa'ida is the antithesis of the peace, tolerance and humanity that is at the heart of Islam.

Throughout my career, I had the great fortune to experience firsthand as well as to witness what it means to be a CIA officer.

I want to be very clear - whenever it is possible to capture a suspected terrorist, it is the unqualified preference of the Administration to take custody of that individual so we can obtain information that is vital to the safety and security of the American people.

How you define a problem shapes how you address it.

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