Joseph R. Biden Jr. Quotes

As we are all aware, Special Operations Forces, SOF, are playing an increasingly essential role as we continue to fight and, more importantly, win the war on terror.

Our nation must manage significant national security challenges over the next several years. We are already facing a potential conflict with Iraq, new challenges on the Korean peninsula, and key decisions in the president's plans to transform the military.

I think it is important for Europe to understand that even though I am president and George Bush is not president, Al Qaeda is still a threat.

And if we capture any of these ISIS killers alive, they are going to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and we're going to find out everything they know, because when I'm president, unlike Barack Obama, we will keep this country safe.

Politicians differ in their views whether Russia or Islamic State is a bigger menace, and I personally think that Islamic State is the bigger threat.

The administration asserts that two thirds or three quarters of al-Qaeda’s managers have been captured or killed, and that al-Qaeda must therefore be on the ropes. Why spend vast sums defending against it?

Counter-terrorism is not solely a military matter.

When it comes to terrorism, the only path to safety is the path to action.

A campaign against terrorism requires checks on ”over stretch” and a viable exit strategy.

Managing diplomacy today is far more difficult than during the Cold War. Technology, jet travel, and a globalized economy make it possible for terrorists in a remote corner of Pakistan or Syria to plan a terrorist attack on Times Square.

Relying on the Iraqi Army to fight ISIS in Iraq is problematical, but there are no other options.

A counter-insurgency is won by intelligence—not by bombardment.

The primary goal of the War on Terror is to prevent an attack from happening.

And I believe only with a strong America will we defeat this radical group, this apocalyptic group called ISIS. That's why when I'm president we are going to rebuild our intelligence capabilities. And they're going to tell us where the terrorists are. And a rebuilt U.S. military is going to destroy these terrorists.

We need a military strategy to defeat terrorists on the ground.

We have a duty to fight ISIS; air operations alone will not defeat ISIS.

We will continue to work around the world to beat ISIS about where they may exist, these are horrible ideologies or murderous ideologies.

A big challenge in combating terrorism is learning how to think about things that we can't imagine.

In 2001, terrorism was fought in a completely different way.

In my view, it is only when civilians are protected that we will defeat ISIS, and until that is at the centre of our plan, I will remain an outspoken advocate for that cause.

National security is not just things that go boom. It is not just terrorists and foreign adversaries.

The fight against terrorism will not be over tomorrow or next month, or even next year. The fight will endure for years to come, and as the threat changes, so too must we adapt to these transformations.

A war against terrorism is an impracticable conception if it means fighting terrorism with terrorism.

Whenever they asked me the question about what are you going to do about ISIS, I say, you know, I have a real chance of winning. I don't really want to tell you. I have very strong ideas and I'll be dealing with the people in this room and other folks that are, you know, very good at this, but the last thing you want to do is give notice to the enemy.

Immediately after taking office, I will ask my generals to present to me a plan within 30 days to defeat and destroy ISIS.