We are in this business, whether it be intelligence or the government, to protect freedom, democracy and liberty, not to violate that. – John O. Brennan
The day after the prison was transferred to the military intelligence command, they had an entire battalion – 1,200, 1,500 soldiers – arrive at Abu Ghraib just for force protection alone. – Janis Karpinski
It is only by risking our persons from one hour to another that we live at all. And often enough our faith beforehand in an uncertified result is the only thing that makes the result come true. – William James
