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.

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

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

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.

Yes, war is hell. It is awful. It involves human beings killing other human beings, sometimes innocent civilians. That is why we despise war.

How you define a problem shapes how you address it.

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.