Yes, War Is Hell. It Is Awful.

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.

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.

President Obama Is Determined That Our Foreign And National Security Policies Not Play Into Al-qa'ida's Strategy Or Its Warped Ideology. Al-qa'ida Seeks To Terrorize Us Into Retreating From The World Stage. But President Obama Has Made It A Priority To Renew American Leadership In The World, Strengthening Our Alliances And Deepening Partnerships.

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

A Lot Of Things Look Good On An Academic's Blackboard In Terms Of The Actions That Need To Be Taken. It's Almost Like A Football Coach, When You Draw The X's And O's: Every Play That Is Chalked On That Board Goes For A Touchdown. Well, There Are A Lot Of Yards To Be Made Between The Line Of Scrimmage And The Touchdown.