Lee Hamilton: “Hiring and firing is a national security issue.”

I believe the greatest current terrorist threat to the United States is from Islamist extremists.

Political leadership from both parties at all levels of government should renew their focus on completing implementation of the 9/11 Commission recommendations.

I think the Afghanistan experience should tell us not to ignore these countries as difficult as it may be.

I can't imagine any of these terrorists striking without paying some homage and allegiance to him. This man was extraordinarily charismatic.