Mark Walker: “What our country needs and what our people expect is courage. There is no greater opportunity to show that courage than…”

There is no doubt that across the globe there is an uptick in extremist ideology, particularly linked to violent, White supremacy anarchy.

Maintaining counterterrorism pressure and coordinating with the international community, we need to ensure that these new hotspots do not turn into operational safe havens.

We see this concept in White supremacist movements, anti-Government groups, and some violent environmental organizations.

While I share this goal, it is essential that we maintain the ability to deploy counterterrorism capabilities and gather necessary intelligence.