How you define a problem shapes how you address it.

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.

We will use all lawful tools at our disposal, and that includes authorities under the renewed PATRIOT Act. We firmly believe that our intelligence gathering tools must enable us to collect the information we need to protect the American people.

I go to bed at night worrying that I didn't do enough that day to make sure I protect the American people.

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

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

Simply stated, the need for accurate intelligence and prescient analysis from CIA has never been greater than it is in 2013 - or than it will be in the coming years.