Where Terrorists Offer Injustice, Disorder And Destruction,

I'm Neither Republican Nor Democrat. I've Worked For The Past Five Administrations.

Unfortunately, In War, There Are Casualties, Including Among The Civilian Population.

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.

Al-qa'ida Does Not Follow A Traditional Command Structure, Wear Uniforms, Carry Its Arms Openly, Or Mass Its Troops At The Borders Of The Nations It Attacks. Nonetheless, It Possesses The Demonstrated Capability To Strike With Little Notice And Cause Significant Civilian Or Military Casualties.

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.