Raj Thackeray Quotes

But the truth of the matter is, we're an open society, we want to remain an open society, and there will continue to be vulnerability. That's why we have to meet the threats when they are not yet taking place on our territory and on our soil.

I think a lot of programs, policies have been put in place since 9/11, have prevented a 9/11-style attack. On the other hand, I think the threat has become greater, not lesser.

I want a counter-terrorism regime that is proportionate, focused and transparent.

I would say national security is work in progress.

The security of our country is not just a top priority, it's the top priority.

Look, we constantly live looking at the issue of the threat of terrorism.

We are much safer in the United States, but not yet safe.

When these attacks occur, as they likely will, we will wonder what more we could have done to stop them.

There is a terrorist threat to this country that remains, and I believe that counter-terrorism needs to be the cornerstone of our mission, our vast mission... and aviation security is something that we still have a fair amount of concerns about.

The important thing is that government gives the security services the tools that are necessary to keep us safe.

National security, both internal and external, is a challenge.

For the vast majority of places in America, there is no way you can build a security system such as we have here because of the high priority this rates in terms of terrorist interests.

Switzerland is part of the fight against terrorism. There is no neutrality against this threat.

The Patriot Act is essential to our continued success in the war on terror here at home.

Since September 11, the U.S. has significantly improved its security to prevent another attack.

The central role in the fight against terrorism is with national authorities.

The terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed the way we think about security.

But clearly, this is what this is about. It's about pushing the security bubble out. It's about rooting out every last guy, so that there's not even somebody who can fire a single, solitary RPG round from some little qalat out here.

In the area of national security, I urge the swift passage of an anti-terrorism law that will protect rather than subvert, enhance rather than weaken, the rights and liberties that terrorism precisely threatens with extinction.

Military confrontation is not a suitable alternative in confronting terror and current security threats.

In a brave new world, a post-September 11 world, anyone is going to make certain mistakes. The mistakes that have been made on homeland security, on protecting our Nation from another terrorist attack, are mistakes of omission. We are simply not doing enough.

More needs to be done to take the fight to the enemy and secure our borders against the terrorist threat. We need more protection on land, sea and air.

I will make no apologies, ever, for protecting the lives and the safety of the American people. We have to give more tools to our folks to be able to do that, not fewer, and then trust those people and oversee them to do it the right way. As president, that is exactly what I'll do.

The country was not focused on terrorism before September 11th.

I believe it is essential that we close the security gaps that put our nation at risk, and I will continue to fight for the funding that will secure high-risk targets, such as our ports and borders.