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.

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.

The risk of just one terrorist with just one nuclear weapon is a risk we simply cannot afford to take.

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

Why should a great and powerful nation like the United States allow its relationship with more than a billion Muslims around the world to be defined by the narrow hatred and nihilistic actions of an exceptionally small minority of Muslims?

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

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