I think around the world, our agents are the best collectors of information you'll find.

But since September 11, we have made every effort to try to work closely with state and local law enforcement.

In the context of September 11, there were so many that lost their lives that - how do you single out one person? There were so many acts of heroism that day from so many people, whether it be firemen and police officers in New York and our agents also.

I asked a Burmese why women, after centuries of following their men, now walk ahead. He said there were many unexploded land mines since the war.

I think around the world, our agents are the best collectors of information you'll find.

No one has ever been able to convince me that optimism is not preferable to pessimism.

Leaking of classified material is a concern.