Prior to the passage of the Patriot Act, it was very difficult - often impossible - for us to share information with the Central Intelligence Agency, with NSA, with the other intelligence agencies, and likewise, for them to share information with us.
Robert MuellerIt's because we need to determine who in this country is poised, positioned to commit terrorist acts.
Robert MuellerI was in my office when - on 9/11. I think I had a number of meetings scheduled. I was just getting to know the bureau. And somebody walked in and said the first plane had - or a plane had struck the World Trade Center, one of the towers.
Robert MuellerI think around the world, our agents are the best collectors of information you'll find.
Robert Mueller