It's very difficult to tell someone how to protect themselves from a terrorist attack, whether it occurs in the U.S. or on foreign soil, particularly when you have terrorists with no concern for human life.

Let me be clear: There is no stronger advocate for civil liberties in the Senate than myself.

But the thing we do know is whatever it costs to save and protect American lives in this conflict, we're going to spend.

The truth is our country, our people, our liberties, and our way of life are under attack by radical Islamic terrorists who kill and destroy in the name of religion.

This is nothing new. It has proved meritorious because we have gathered significant information on bad guys and only on bad guys over the years.

Intelligence is our first line of defense against terrorism, and we must improve the collection capabilities and analysis of intelligence to protect the security of the United States and its allies.

I never sought to privatize Social Security.