John Poindexter

I think if I had to do it over again, I'd do it the same way. I would just put more resources into getting the public diplomacy part much stronger than we were able to.

I really believe that we don't have to make a trade-off between security and privacy. I think technology gives us the ability to have both.

It would be ideal if we could have an uncontrolled flow of information. But we realized you can't do that.

It's a terrifying thing to be perhaps 16 or 17 and feel like you are a failure and a has-been.

If every time you engage in a sex act, you go into a confession box, you will never accept your own sexuality.

I've conducted an experiment on my kids. Instead of denying them access to media, I've encouraged it. They read comic books, play Nintendo and watch way too much TV.