Top 57 Quotes by John O. Brennan

About John O. Brennan

These are some quotes by American author John O. Brennan Public Servant, who was born on September 22, 1955.

When we uphold the rule of law, our counterterrorism tools are more likely to withstand the scrutiny of our courts, our allies, and the American people.

When we uphold the rule of law, our counterterrorism tools are more likely to withstand the scrutiny of our courts, our allies, and the American people.

John O. Brennan

Unfortunately, in war, there are casualties, including among the civilian population.

Unfortunately, in war, there are casualties, including among the civilian population.

John O. Brennan

I think we do have to take off the gloves in some areas, but within balance, and at the right time and the right way, and for the right reason and with full understanding of what the consequences of that might be.

John O. Brennan

We are a nation of laws, and we will always act within the bounds of the law.

We are a nation of laws, and we will always act within the bounds of the law.

John O. Brennan

The men and women of the CIA are a national treasure.

The men and women of the CIA are a national treasure.

John O. Brennan

Jihad is holy struggle, a legitimate tenet of Islam, meaning to purify oneself or one's community.

Jihad is holy struggle, a legitimate tenet of Islam, meaning to purify oneself or one's community.

John O. Brennan

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

The risk of just one terrorist with just one nuclear weapon is a risk we simply cannot afford to take.

The risk of just one terrorist with just one nuclear weapon is a risk we simply cannot afford to take.

John O. Brennan

Al-Qa'ida seeks to portray America as an enemy of the world's Muslims. But President Obama has made it clear that the United States is not, and never will be, at war with Islam.

Al-Qa'ida seeks to portray America as an enemy of the world's Muslims. But President Obama has made it clear that the United States is not, and never will be, at war with Islam.

John O. Brennan

The president's priority is to protect the safety and security of the American people. That's the physical security of the American people as well as the prosperity of the American people.

The president's priority is to protect the safety and security of the American people. That's the physical security of the American people as well as the prosperity of the American people.

John O. Brennan

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