“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.” PeopleLawToolsCourtAlliesRule Of LawScrutinyCounter Terrorism Author:John O. Brennan
“We are a nation of laws, and we will always act within the bounds of the law.” LawNationsBounds Author:John O. Brennan
“As a matter of international law, the United States is in an armed conflict with al-Qaida, the Taliban, and associated forces, in response to the 9/11 attacks, and we may also use force consistent with our inherent right of national self-defense.” MaySelfMatterStatesUseLawForceUnitedUnited StatesConflictResponseInternationalDefenseConsistentAlsInherentSelf DefenseTalibanInternational LawArmed Conflict Author:John O. Brennan
“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.” LawValuesPresidentEffortOfficeApproachSymbolsPresident ObamaEffectivenessLegitimacyGuantanamo Author:John O. Brennan
“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.” SometimesStatesGovernmentLawOrderUnitedUnited StatesStrikesTerroristAlsAmerican LifeState GovernmentAircraftDronesTerrorist AttacksUnited States Government Author:John O. Brennan
“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.” TwoStatesAmericaLawUnitedUnited StatesSecurityDemandUnited States Of AmericaPreservationNational SecurityIntersections Author:John O. Brennan
“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.” NeedsLawSecretSecurityInformationNational SecurityPursuedLeaksClassified Information Author:John O. Brennan
