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 the two - indeed, how they reinforce one another. John O. Brennan americadefinedemand Change image and share on social
Unfortunately, in war, there are casualties, including among the civilian population. John O. Brennan casualtycivilianinclude Change image and share on social
Any American who joins al Qaeda will know full well that they have joined an organization that is at war with the United States. Any American who did that should know well that they in fact are part of an enemy... and that the U.S. will do anything that is possible to destroy that enemy to save American lives. John O. Brennan americandestroyenemy share on social
We are a nation of laws, and we will always act within the bounds of the law. John O. Brennan actboundlaw Change image and share on social
The men and women of the CIA are a national treasure. John O. Brennan ciamannational Change image and share on social
U.S. computer networks and databases are under daily cyber attack by nation states, international crime organizations, subnational groups, and individual hackers. John O. Brennan attackcomputercrime Change image and share on social
Since taking office, President Obama has worked to restore a positive vision of American leadership in the world - leadership defined, not by the threats and dangers that we will oppose, but by the security, opportunity and dignity that America advances in partnership with people around the world. John O. Brennan advanceamericaamerican share on social
While the intelligence profession oftentimes demands secrecy, it is critically important that there be a full and open discourse on intelligence matters with the appropriate elected representatives of the American people. John O. Brennan americancriticallydemand share on social
As a matter of international law, the United States is in an armed conflict with al-Qa'ida, the Taliban, and associated forces, in response to the 9/11 attacks, and we may also use force consistent with our inherent right of national self-defense. John O. Brennan armattackconflict share on social
The risk of just one terrorist with just one nuclear weapon is a risk we simply cannot afford to take. John O. Brennan affordnuclearrisk Change image and share on social