John O. Brennan Quotes


As a former career intelligence professional, I have a profound appreciation for the value of intelligence. Intelligence disrupts terrorist plots and thwarts attacks. Intelligence saves lives. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 76
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 Uncategorized 53
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 Uncategorized 53
How you define a problem shapes how you address it. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 48
Our counterterrorism tools do not exist in a vacuum. They are stronger and more sustainable when the American people understand and support them. They are weaker and less sustainable when the American people do not. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 47
The men and women of the CIA are a national treasure. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 46
Unfortunately, in war, there are casualties, including among the civilian population. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 39
Yes, war is hell. It is awful. It involves human beings killing other human beings, sometimes innocent civilians. That is why we despise war. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 37
We need to make sure that leaks of classified information, of national security secrets, needs to be rigorously pursued and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 35
We are in this business, whether it be intelligence or the government, to protect freedom, democracy and liberty, not to violate that. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 33
We are a nation of laws, and we will always act within the bounds of the law. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 33
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 Uncategorized 32
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 Uncategorized 32
I will not, nor will I ever, publicly divulge sensitive intelligence sources and methods. For when that happens, our national security is endangered and lives can be lost. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 30
The risk of just one terrorist with just one nuclear weapon is a risk we simply cannot afford to take. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 30
Why should a great and powerful nation like the United States allow its relationship with more than a billion Muslims around the world to be defined by the narrow hatred and nihilistic actions of an exceptionally small minority of Muslims? John O. Brennan Uncategorized 29
I have a reputation for speaking my mind. I like to think my candor and bluntness will give you the answers. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 28
Poverty does not cause violence and terrorism. Lack of education does not cause terrorism. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 28
Terrorists are not 100 feet tall. Nor do they deserve the abject fear they seek to instill. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 27
Where terrorists offer injustice, disorder and destruction, the United States and its allies stand for freedom, fairness, equality, hope, and opportunity. John O. Brennan Uncategorized 24

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