We Are A Nation Of Laws, And

Yes, War Is Hell. It Is Awful. It Involves Human Beings Killing Other Human Beings, Sometimes Innocent Civilians. That Is Why We Despise War.

The United States Is The First Nation To Regularly Conduct Strikes Using Remotely Piloted Aircraft In An Armed Conflict. Other Nations Also Possess This Technology. Many More Nations Are Seeking It, And More Will Succeed In Acquiring It.

I Go To Bed At Night Worrying That I Didn't Do Enough That Day To Make Sure I Protect The American People.

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

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.