I'm Neither Republican Nor Democrat. I've Worked

Where Terrorists Offer Injustice, Disorder And Destruction, The United States And Its Allies Stand For Freedom, Fairness, Equality, Hope, And Opportunity.

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.

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

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 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.