President Obama is determined that our foreign and national security policies not play into al-Qa'ida's strategy or its warped ideology. Al-Qa'ida seeks to terrorize us into retreating from the world stage. But President Obama has made it a priority to renew American leadership in the world, strengthening our alliances and deepening partnerships.
John O. BrennanYes, war is hell. It is awful. It involves human beings killing other human beings, sometimes innocent civilians. That is why we despise war.
John O. BrennanTerrorists are not 100 feet tall. Nor do they deserve the abject fear they seek to instill.
John O. BrennanYou always, I think, debate with yourself about whether or not you made the right decision. And you have to then give the person that youโre working for - in my instance, the president - your best judgment based on your understanding of the facts, but also the calculus you use to make a determination about whatโs the best way to go forward.
John O. BrennanWhere terrorists offer injustice, disorder and destruction, the United States and its allies stand for freedom, fairness, equality, hope, and opportunity.
John O. BrennanJihad is holy struggle, a legitimate tenet of Islam meaning to purify oneself or one's community.
John O. BrennanPresident Obama is determined that our foreign and national security policies not play into al-Qa'ida's strategy or its warped ideology. Al-Qa'ida seeks to terrorize us into retreating from the world stage. But President Obama has made it a priority to renew American leadership in the world, strengthening our alliances and deepening partnerships.
John O. Brennan