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.

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

As a matter of international law, the United States is in an armed conflict with al-Qaida, the Taliban, and associated forces, in response to the 9/11 attacks, and we may also use force consistent with our inherent right of national self-defense.

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

I have a reputation for speaking my mind. I like to think my candor and bluntness will give you the answers.

We know from the material that was recovered from the bin Laden compound that bin Laden was looking at the 10th anniversary of 9/11 as an opportunity to strike yet again at the U.S. homeland.

Terrorists are not 100 feet tall. Nor do they deserve the abject fear they seek to instill.