In an era in which we know more than ever before about the ravages of drug abuse, surrender is not -- and cannot be -- an option, ... At a time when we see clearly the evil interdependence between the terrorists that kill American lives and the illegal drugs that steal American potential, surrender to either of these threats is surrender to both. |
In order to let those people go back to their ordinary course of operations, their other duties, we've asked that we get several hundred National Guard people to help us with inspections at the border, |
In virtually every case, we make an assessment of how do we protect the people of the United States best, ... It may be there are persons who are both enemy combatants and susceptible to criminal prosecution. |
Individuals who commit treasonous acts against the United States will be held fully accountable, |
Individuals who commit treasonous acts against the United States will be held fully accountable, ... I will devote whatever resources are necessary within the department to ensure that justice is done in this case and any other case like it. |
investigation could become a criminal investigation. |
is dangerous and the perils are real. |
It has been almost three years since the attack on the USS Cole, but we have not forgotten this nation's commitment to bring justice to all those who plot murder and orchestrate terror, no matter how long they run or how far they flee, |
It is a disturbing and shocking view into the mindset of these terrorists, ... The letter provides instructions to the terrorists to be carried out both prior to and during the terrorist attacks. |
It is a unique set of circumstances that confront us, ... The Department of Justice must make special provisions to assist the needs of the survivors and victims' families in accordance with our responsibilities to carry out justice. |
It is entirely fitting that we stand under this survival tree. This tree scarred by disaster, which has yet found a way to persevere. The wounds will never completely heal yet it continues to grow. |
It is essential that I have the authority to quickly discipline or terminate individuals for acts of negligence, mismanagement or disregard for Department of Justice policies, |
It is extraordinary for the United States to have to charge one of its own citizens with aiding and conspiring with international terrorist groups whose agenda is to kill Americans, |
it is imperative that the ultimate sanction be available for those who have committed these crimes. |
It is important to note there is no specific threat being communicated to any specific institution, ... We are not changing our assessment of the overall national threat level, and we are not asking banks to close or urging people to stay away from banks. |