Is Real, It Is Serious, It Is

By The Time President Obama Took Office, Guantánamo Was Viewed Internationally As A Symbol Of A Counterterrorism Approach That Flouted Our Laws And Strayed From Our Values, Undercutting The Perceived Legitimacy - And Therefore The Effectiveness - Of Our Efforts.

Terrorists Are Not 100 Feet Tall. Nor Do They Deserve The Abject Fear They Seek To Instill.

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.

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.

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.