"I mean, certainly we have thought, I have thought about that possibility."
"It is absolutely important. These are vital tools that we have to have in this fight against those who would do us harm."
"Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is not making this decision. The Attorney General makes."
"My paramount concern is the safety of the American people and the preservation of American values."
"the United States is at war. There is no question about that."
"We are at war, and we will use every instrument of national power--civilian, military, law enforcement, intelligence, diplomatic, and others--to win."
"Failure is not an option. Failure is not an option. These are cases that have to be won."
"It was a policy decision."
"It is time. It is past time to finally act."
"There are no political consequences; there are no political litmus tests with regard to case decisions."
"I personally think that we should involve Congress in that process, that we should interact with, I guess in the first instance, this Committee in crafting a law on detention process or program."