John O. Brennan Men Quotations

We are in this business, whether it be intelligence or the government, to protect freedom, democracy and liberty, not to violate that.

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

Our democratic values also include - and our national security demands - open and transparent government. Some information obviously needs to be protected. And since his first days in office, President Obama has worked to strike the proper balance between the security the American people deserve and the openness our democratic society expects.

The whole technological revolution and evolution gives man tremendous capabilities for good, and it also gives individuals tremendous capability to carry out what result in lethal action.

In full accordance with the law - and in order to prevent terrorist attacks on the United States and to save American lives - the United States government conducts targeted strikes against specific al-Qa'ida terrorists, sometimes using remotely piloted aircraft, often referred to publicly as drones.

You know, President Obama feels very strongly that the government has a responsibility to engage with the American people, as well as with the world community.