How You Define A Problem Shapes How

We Are A Nation Of Laws, And We Will Always Act Within The Bounds Of The Law.

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.

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.

I Want To Be Very Clear - Whenever It Is Possible To Capture A Suspected Terrorist, It Is The Unqualified Preference Of The Administration To Take Custody Of That Individual So We Can Obtain Information That Is Vital To The Safety And Security Of The American People.

The Men And Women Of The Cia Are A National Treasure.