I want to be very clear - whenever it is possible to capture a suspected terrorist, it is the unqualified preference of the Administration to take custody of that individual so we can obtain information that is vital to the safety and security of the American people.
John O. BrennanWhen we uphold the rule of law, our counterterrorism tools are more likely to withstand the scrutiny of our courts, our allies, and the American people.
John O. BrennanIs real, it is serious, it is growing, and it constitutes one of the greatest threats to our national security and, indeed, to global security.
John O. Brennan