Unfortunately, in war, there are casualties, including among the civilian population.

Poverty does not cause violence and terrorism. Lack of education does not cause terrorism.

Is real, it is serious, it is growing, and it constitutes one of the greatest threats to our national security and, indeed, to global security.

As a former career intelligence professional, I have a profound appreciation for the value of intelligence. Intelligence disrupts terrorist plots and thwarts attacks. Intelligence saves lives.

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

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

When we uphold the rule of law, our counterterrorism tools are more likely to withstand the scrutiny of our courts, our allies, and the American people.