I have never been pressured, I've never felt pressure to intervene or interfere in any way with shaping intelligence.

I do not feel it's appropriate for me to, in a public session in which confidential conversations between the President and myself--I don't believe it's appropriate for me to address that in a public session.

I'm not sure that I have a legal basis for this.

That is -- that is something that I -- would like to withhold that question at this particular point in time.

Potentially yes.

I think it was made clear that it would not accomplish this goal. It would only accomplish a deferment relative to their having a free hand at developing nuclear capability.

It is the policy of the United States to prevent it.

disclosing methods and sources put our patriot people who are doing great service for this country--it puts their lives at risk

This has risen to a significant, if not the most significant, threat to the United States at this current time.

I think those are two very relevant issues that ought to be thought through and policy ought to be devised.

Our critical infrastructure is at risk. Our personal lives are at risk.