You always, I think, debate with yourself about whether or not you made the right decision. And you have to then give the person that you’re 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 what’s the best way to go forward.
Unfortunately, in war, there are casualties, including among the civilian population. - John O. Brennan
Unfortunately, in war, there are casualties, including among the civilian population.
- John O. Brennan
I will not, nor will I ever, publicly divulge sensitive intelligence sources and methods. For when that happens, our national security is endangered … - John O. Brennan
I will not, nor will I ever, publicly divulge sensitive intelligence sources and methods. For when that happens, our national security is endangered …
How you define a problem shapes how you address it. - John O. Brennan
How you define a problem shapes how you address it.
As a former career intelligence professional, I have a profound appreciation for the value of intelligence. Intelligence disrupts terrorist plots and… - John O. Brennan
As a former career intelligence professional, I have a profound appreciation for the value of intelligence. Intelligence disrupts terrorist plots and…
Al-Qa'ida is the antithesis of the peace, tolerance and humanity that is at the heart of Islam. - John O. Brennan
Al-Qa'ida is the antithesis of the peace, tolerance and humanity that is at the heart of Islam.
Jihad is holy struggle, a legitimate tenet of Islam meaning to purify oneself or one's community. - John O. Brennan
Jihad is holy struggle, a legitimate tenet of Islam meaning to purify oneself or one's community.
The preservation of our national security and the laws that define us as the United States of America demand that we understand the intersection of t… - John O. Brennan
The preservation of our national security and the laws that define us as the United States of America demand that we understand the intersection of t…
I go to bed at night worrying that I didn't do enough that day to make sure I protect the American people. - John O. Brennan
I go to bed at night worrying that I didn't do enough that day to make sure I protect the American people.
We will use all lawful tools at our disposal, and that includes authorities under the renewed PATRIOT Act. We firmly believe that our intelligence ga… - John O. Brennan
We will use all lawful tools at our disposal, and that includes authorities under the renewed PATRIOT Act. We firmly believe that our intelligence ga…
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