The actions that we take on the counterterrorism front, again, are to take actions against individuals where we believe that the intelligence base is so strong and the nature of the threat is so grave and serious, as well as imminent, that we have no recourse except to take this action that may involve a lethal strike.

Summary

This quote highlights the rationale behind taking actions on the counterterrorism front. It suggests that these actions, specifically lethal strikes, are only justified when there is strong intelligence suggesting a serious and imminent threat from certain individuals. The quote infers that in such cases, taking covert lethal action is deemed necessary due to the severity of the threat and the absence of alternative measures.

Topics